Convert square centimeter to square decimeter
Please provide values below to convert square centimeter [cm^2] to square decimeter [dm^2], or Convert square decimeter to square centimeter.
How to Convert Square Centimeter to Square Decimeter
1 cm^2 = 0.01 dm^2
Example: convert 15 cm^2 to dm^2:
15 cm^2 = 15 × 0.01 dm^2 = 0.15 dm^2
Square Centimeter to Square Decimeter 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 Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.