Result
This page has no server side at all. The table you paste is parsed by JavaScript inside your own browser, the chart is drawn on a canvas element on your machine, and the export file is assembled locally. Nothing is uploaded, stored or written to any log. You can disconnect from the network after the page has loaded and everything will still work — which is the simplest way to verify the claim yourself.
Facts and limits of this method
| Formula | Centimeters = meters × 100 |
|---|---|
| 1 meter | 100 centimeters |
| 1 centimeter | 0.01 meter |
| Rounding | Adjustable from 0 to 6 decimal places |
When it misleads you
- The 100-centimeters-per-meter ratio is an exact SI definition, not an approximation, so the converter doesn't accumulate error regardless of the size of the entered value.
- At "0 — whole number" precision, the fractional part of the result is dropped by standard rounding rules, not truncation — 2.5 m rounds to 250 cm exactly since the factor is a whole number, though that's not always true for fractional inputs in other unit pairs.
- The input accepts both a period and a comma as a decimal separator, but doesn't understand thousands-grouping separators — enter the number without them.
- Negative values are handled correctly (for example, for elevation differences), but a "negative distance" may or may not make physical sense depending on the context of your task.
How it is calculated
The entered value in meters is multiplied by 100 — the number of centimeters in one meter.
The result is rounded to the chosen number of decimal places using standard mathematical rounding.
The "1 centimeter = meters" row shows the reverse ratio — 0.01, the reciprocal of the conversion factor — so you can quickly check which direction the conversion runs.
The calculation updates instantly on every change to the input field or precision, with no separate button.
Questions and answers
How many centimeters are in a meter?
100 centimeters make exactly one meter, an exact definition of the metric system.
Can I enter fractional meters?
Yes, the converter accepts decimal values with either a period or a comma as the separator.
How do I change the result's precision?
Pick the number of decimal places you want in the "Precision" dropdown — from a whole number up to six decimal places.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No, the whole calculation runs in your browser.