The square millimeter (mm²) is used for precision measurements in engineering and manufacturing. It's ideal for measuring tiny surfaces like electronic components (a microSD card is about 150 mm²) or paper thickness (standard printer paper is ~62,370 mm² per sheet). This unit is essential in microelectronics and quality control. The square centimeter (cm²) is commonly used for small everyday objects. A standard postage stamp measures about 4 cm², while a smartphone screen ranges from 80-120 cm². This unit is particularly useful in medical imaging (tumor sizes) and school science projects.
To convert between Square Millimeter (mm²) and Square Centimeter (cm²), use the following formulas:
1 Square Millimeter (mm²) = 0.009999999999999998 Square Centimeter (cm²)
1 Square Centimeter (cm²) = 100.00000000000001 Square Millimeter (mm²)
10 mm² = 10 * 0.009999999999999998 cm² = 0.09999999999999998 cm²
50 mm² = 50 * 0.009999999999999998 cm² = 0.49999999999999994 cm²
100 mm² = 100 * 0.009999999999999998 cm² = 0.9999999999999999 cm²
500 mm² = 500 * 0.009999999999999998 cm² = 4.999999999999999 cm²
1000 mm² = 1000 * 0.009999999999999998 cm² = 9.999999999999998 cm²
| Square Millimeter (mm²) | Square Centimeter (cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm² | 0.009999999999999998 cm² |
| 10 mm² | 0.09999999999999998 cm² |
| 100 mm² | 0.9999999999999999 cm² |
| 500 mm² | 4.999999999999999 cm² |
| 1000 mm² | 9.999999999999998 cm² |