Convert square centimeter to square meter
Please provide values below to convert square centimeter [cm^2] to square meter [m^2], or Convert square meter to square centimeter.
How to Convert Square Centimeter to Square Meter
1 cm^2 = 0.0001 m^2
Example: convert 15 cm^2 to m^2:
15 cm^2 = 15 × 0.0001 m^2 = 0.0015 m^2
Square Centimeter to Square Meter Conversion Table
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Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.
Square Meter
A square meter (m^2) is the SI unit of area, representing the area of a square with sides of one meter each.
History/Origin
The square meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light, and has since become the standard unit for measuring area in the metric system.
Current Use
The square meter is widely used in various fields such as real estate, architecture, land measurement, and engineering to quantify surface areas of spaces and objects.