Convert meters to centimeters
Enter a meters value below and convert to centimeters
m
1 meter =
100 centimeters
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How to convert meters to centimeters
To convert meters to centimeters, multiply a meters value by 100.
Formula cm = m × 100
Example: Convert 3.46 meters to centimeters Calculations: 3.46 m × 100 = 346 cm
Meter (m)
The meter is the universal unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299792458 of a second. It is equal to 1/1000 of a kilometer, or about 3.281 feet.
Centimeter (cm)
The centimeter is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a meter, or about 0.3937 inches. It is a convenient unit for everyday measurements, such as human height.