Convert square millimeter to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert square millimeter [mm^2] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to square millimeter.
How to Convert Square Millimeter to Square Centimeter
1 mm^2 = 0.01 cm^2
Example: convert 15 mm^2 to cm^2:
15 mm^2 = 15 × 0.01 cm^2 = 0.15 cm^2
Square Millimeter to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Square Millimeter
A square millimeter (mm²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one millimeter.
History/Origin
The square millimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts for precise measurement of small areas, especially in fields like electronics and material science, as a subdivision of the metric system established in the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today in fields such as electronics, manufacturing, and scientific research to measure small surface areas, including the cross-sectional areas of wires and components.
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.