Length

m to cm conversion

Convert metre (m) to centimetre (cm). Length units span pipe diameters (mm, inch), plant dimensions (m, ft), and roughness (µm) — mixing metric and imperial is routine.

1 m = 100 cm

Formula

To convert metre to centimetre, multiply the m value by 100. To go the other way, divide by 100 (or multiply by 0.01).

m to cm conversion table

m	cm
1	100
2	200
5	500
10	1000
25	2500
50	5000
100	10000
250	25000
500	50000
1000	100000

Used in practice

Pipe sizes are labelled in inches (NPS) but calculated in mm; equipment layouts mix metres and feet.

Velocity scales with the inverse square of diameter, so a small length error compounds quickly in flow calculations.

Worked example. A length of 0.1 m is 10 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert metre to centimetre?

Multiply the value in m by 100 to get cm. For example, 10 m = 1000 cm.

What is 1 m in cm?

1 m equals 100 cm.

Where is this conversion used?