Both meters (m) and centimeters (cm) are units in the metric system, which is used worldwide for scientific, industrial, and everyday measurements. For quick length conversions between any units, try our handy Length Converter.
1 meter = 100 centimeters
Centimeters are commonly used for smaller measurements such as body height, books, and household items.
Meters are better for larger measurements, like room dimensions, swimming pools, and road distances.
To convert m to cm, use this simple formula:
Centimeters = Meters × 100
For example, to convert 1.75 meters to centimeters:
1.75 × 100 = 175 cm
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The Eiffel Tower is 330 meters (33,000 cm) tall.
An average door height is about 2 meters (200 cm).
The world’s tallest person, Robert Wadlow, was 272 cm (2.72 meters) tall.
The Olympic swimming pool length is exactly 50 meters (5,000 cm).
The smallest known vertebrate, Paedophryne amauensis (a tiny frog), is only 7.7 mm long, which is less than 1 cm!
The Newby-McMahon Building in Texas is often called the “world’s smallest skyscraper.” It stands at just 12 meters (1,200 cm) high. Originally built in the early 1900s, investors were tricked into believing it would be 12 stories tall when, in fact, it was only 12 meters in total height!
On the other hand, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, reaches an astonishing 828 meters (82,800 cm) high, making it 69 times taller than the Newby-McMahon Building.
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To convert m to cm, simply multiply by 100. While meters are essential for larger-scale measurements, centimeters provide more precision for everyday objects. From architecture to human height, knowing how to convert between these two units is useful in many situations. For more unit conversion options, check out our Conversion tool.
