Converting meter to centimeter - Physicscatalyst

Conversion factor A conversion factor is a numerical value that we use to convert a measurement in one unit to a corresponding measurement in another unit. For meter to cm conversion, the conversion factor is 100; so 1 meter = 100 centimeters. To convert a value from meters to centimeters, you simply need to multiply the value in meters by 100. Example 1 Convert 2 meters to centimeters 2 meters can be expressed as 2 meters = 2 x 1 meter Here, we can apply the conversion factor of 1 meter = 100 centimeters. 2 meters = 2 x 100 centimeters = 200 cm Hence, 2 meters is equivalent to 200 centimeters.