How to convert metres to centimetres
One metre equals 100 centimetres, so multiply the number of metres by 100:
cm = m × 100
m = cm ÷ 100 (1 cm = 0.01 m)
Example: 0.5 m → 0.5 × 100 = 50 cm.
Going the other way, divide by 100, or multiply by 0.01; the centimetres to metres converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Metres | Centimetres | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 50 cm | half a metre |
| 1 m | 100 cm | one metre |
| 1.6 m | 160 cm | 1.6 m |
| 1.75 m | 175 cm | 1.75 m |
| 2 m | 200 cm | 2 m |
When you need this conversion
Multiply metres by 100. A height of 1.68 m is 168 cm. Room and furniture plans in metric countries often switch between the two.
Metre to centimetre conversion table
| m | cm | m | cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 m | 10 cm | 1.3 m | 130 cm |
| 0.2 m | 20 cm | 1.4 m | 140 cm |
| 0.3 m | 30 cm | 1.5 m | 150 cm |
| 0.4 m | 40 cm | 1.6 m | 160 cm |
| 0.5 m | 50 cm | 1.7 m | 170 cm |
| 0.6 m | 60 cm | 1.8 m | 180 cm |
| 0.7 m | 70 cm | 1.9 m | 190 cm |
| 0.8 m | 80 cm | 2 m | 200 cm |
| 0.9 m | 90 cm | 2.1 m | 210 cm |
| 1 m | 100 cm | 2.2 m | 220 cm |
| 1.1 m | 110 cm | 2.3 m | 230 cm |
| 1.2 m | 120 cm | 2.4 m | 240 cm |
About the units
- Metre (m): the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
- Centimetre (cm): one hundredth of a metre.
Both are units of length. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many centimetres are in one metre?
One metre is 100 centimetres. One centimetre is 0.01 metres.
How do I convert metres to centimetres?
Multiply the value in metres by 100. To go back, divide by 100.
What is 0.5 m in centimetres?
0.5 m = 50 cm.
What is 1.6 m in centimetres?
1.6 m = 160 cm.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.