How do you convert 1m to cm?
Solution
To convert 1 meter (m) to centimeters (cm), you can multiply by 100.
Here’s the breakdown:
- 1 meter (m): This is the unit you’re starting with.
- Centimeter (cm): This is the unit you want to convert to.
- Conversion factor: We know that 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters (1 m = 100 cm). This is a common conversion factor used in the metric system.
Conversion process
- Multiply the value in meters by the conversion factor:
1 m x (100 cm/m) = converted value in cm
- Since we’re multiplying by 1, the value doesn’t change numerically.
Therefore, 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.
