To convert meters to centimeters, you can use the conversion factor that 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.
So, to convert 17 meters to centimeters:
\[ 17 \text{ meters} \times 100 \text{ centimeters/meter} = 1700 \text{ centimeters} \]
Therefore, 17 meters is equal to 1700 centimeters.