Convert meter to centimeter
Facts about the Meter
The meter is the SI base unit of length. It is currently defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, the meter has undergone several refinements. Since 1983, it has been based on the speed of light, making it universally constant and precise.
Meters are used globally in scientific research, construction, transportation, athletics, and everyday applications such as measuring rooms or human height.
1 m = 100 cm = 1000 mm = 3.28084 ft = 39.3701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m | cm | 100 |
| 1 m | mm | 1000 |
| 1 m | ft | 3.28084 |
| 1 m | in | 39.3701 |
| 1 m | km | 0.001 |
Facts about the Centimeter
A centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter and is part of the metric system.
The centimeter became standard in the 19th century as part of the metric revolution and is still widely used today in countries that follow SI conventions.
Centimeters are commonly used for everyday measurements like height, clothing sizes, dimensions of objects, and in education settings.
1 cm = 10 mm = 0.01 m = 0.393701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | mm | 10 |
| 1 cm | m | 0.01 |
| 1 cm | in | 0.393701 |