Unit Converter

Convert m to cm

Please provide the value you want to convert [m] Meter to [cm] Centimeter, or vice versa.

Conversion Result

1 m is equal to 100 cm.

Meter

Definition: The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 100 centimeters.

Origin/History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.

Usage: The meter is widely used around the world for measuring length in science, engineering, and everyday life.

Centimeter

Definition: A metric unit of length, equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Origin/History: The centimeter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution.

Usage: The centimeter is commonly used in many countries around the world for everyday measurements.

How to Convert Meter to Centimeter

Example: Convert 15 Meter to Centimeter
To convert Meter to Centimeter, you can use the following formula: m * 100 = cm