Meter to Centimeter

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Result

100

cm

Conversion rate: 1 m = 100 cm

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: centimeters = meter × 100

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Meter Centimeter
0.001 m 0.1 cm
0.01 m 1 cm
0.1 m 10 cm
1 m 100 cm
10 m 1000 cm
100 m 10000 cm
1000 m 100000 cm

History

Meter (m)

The meter, abbreviated as m, serves as the fundamental unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Initially established during the French Revolution in 1793, it was meant to represent one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, measured along the Paris meridian. This original measurement relied on geodetic surveys. In 1983, the definition was updated to use the speed of light: a meter is now the length that light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. This redefinition provides exceptional accuracy and consistency worldwide, making the meter essential in science, engineering, and daily life. While most countries rely on the meter, some, like the United States, continue to use imperial measurements for certain purposes.

Centimeter (cm)

The centimeter, abbreviated as cm, represents one hundredth of a meter and is a key metric unit. It originated in France during the 1790s as part of the effort to create a unified and logical measurement system. Because of its practicality for measuring smaller items, body dimensions, and crafts, the centimeter quickly found widespread use. Although centimeters are used in daily life around the world, meters are more common in scientific settings for the sake of clarity and accuracy. Centimeters are especially important in engineering, architecture, and healthcare, where detailed measurements matter. Its straightforward nature and role in the metric system have made it a standard measurement unit worldwide.

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