Square Centimeter (cm²) to Square Inch Conversion

Convert square centimeter (cm²) to square inch with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.

About Square Centimeter (cm²) to Square Inch Conversion

Converting from Square Centimeter (cm²) to Square Inch is a common area conversion.

This online converter allows you to easily convert between square centimeter (cm²) and square inch, providing instant results with high precision.


Square Centimeter (cm²)

Definition: A square centimeter (symbol: cm²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square measuring 1 centimeter on each side. One square centimeter equals 0.0001 square meters or approximately 0.155 square inches.

History: Created as part of the metric system's coherent decimal structure, providing a practical unit between the square meter (too large) and square millimeter (too small) for everyday measurements. Its definition is derived directly from the meter's definition.

Current use: Widely used in engineering drawings, medical imaging (tumor sizes), and for measuring small surfaces like electronic components. Common in countries using the metric system for everyday measurements of small objects.

Square Inch

Definition: A square inch (symbol: in²) is an imperial and US customary unit of area equal to a square with 1 inch sides. One square inch equals exactly 6.4516 square centimeters or 0.00694 square feet.

History: Originated from the Roman 'uncia' (1/12 of a foot). The international inch definition of 1959 (exactly 25.4 mm) standardized the square inch in metric terms.

Current use: Used in engineering (stress calculations), manufacturing (material specifications), and electronics (chip sizes) in the US. Common for measuring small areas where imperial units are preferred.

Details

  • From: Square Centimeter (cm²)
  • To: Square Inch
  • Formula: 1 cm² = 0.1550003100 Square Inch
  • Example: 25 cm² = 3.8750077500 Square Inch

Square Centimeter (cm²) to Square Inch Conversion Table

Square Centimeter (cm²)Square Inch
0.010.0015500031
0.10.015500031
10.15500031
20.31000062
30.46500093
50.77500155
101.5500031
203.1000062
507.7500155
10015.5000310001
1000155.0003100006

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