Meter to centimeter converter (m to cm)

Conversion Formula

1 m = 100 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Meter = 1 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 m = (1 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 100 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in m by 100 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 m to cm:

5 m × 100 = 500 cm