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A meter , or metre, is the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, from which all other length units are based. It is equal to 100 centimeters , 1/1000th of a kilometer, or about 39.37 inches. Meter Definition A meter is a SI unit scientifically accepted as the base unit of distance and length. Along with other units like a kilometer or an inch, a meter is one of the fundamental units in SI. One meter equals to the length of the path that a light travels in vacuum for the time of 1 /299,792,458 second. SI symbol for meter is m , and one meter is 100 centimeters or 1 /1000 th (10 -3) of a kilometer. Convert Meter Convert meters to centimeters with a simple formula: l( cm ) = l( m ) × 100. See examples, conversion table and online calculator for m to cm conversions. Use this online tool to convert meter [ m ] to centimeter [ cm ], or vice versa. Learn the definitions, history, and formulas of these units of length and distance.
