How many centimeters are in one meter?

Exactly 100 centimeters equal one meter; the prefix centi means one hundredth.

Why would I need this converter for such a simple calculation?

Decimal meter values such as 1.73 m are easier to convert via a tool than by mental arithmetic to 173 cm.

Yes. The converter simply multiplies by 100 and formats the result for clarity.

Absolutely. Entering 1.80 meters gives 180 cm, the standard medical and sports reporting format.

Enter meters, get the equivalent length in centimeters.

Value in meters (m)

Quick values

Formula: result = value × 100

1 meters =

— centimeters

Common conversions

meters	centimeters

Enter meters, get the equivalent length in centimeters.

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu