How do I convert m² to cm²?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see m² converted to cm² instantly.

What is the formula for m² to cm²?

The converter calculates cm² by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Area.

When should I use m² vs cm²?

m² and cm² are both part of the Area category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

Area Converter & Surface Reference

Convert m² to cm²

Use the live converter below to translate between Square Meter (m²) and Square Centimeter (cm²). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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m² → cm²

Square Meter

m²

Square Centimeter

10,000

cm²

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 m² = 10,000 cm²

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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m² to cm² quick table

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Square Meter (m²)	Square Centimeter (cm²)
0.25 m²	2,500 cm²
0.5 m²	5,000 cm²
1 m²	10,000 cm²
2 m²	20,000 cm²
5 m²	50,000 cm²
10 m²	100,000 cm²
25 m²	250,000 cm²
100 m²	1,000,000 cm²

cm² back to m²

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Square Centimeter (cm²)	Square Meter (m²)
0.25 cm²	0 m²
0.5 cm²	0.0001 m²
1 cm²	0.0001 m²
2 cm²	0.0002 m²
5 cm²	0.0005 m²
10 cm²	0.001 m²
25 cm²	0.0025 m²
100 cm²	0.01 m²

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