Online calculator to convert square centimeters to square meters (cm2 to m2) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Area units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square centimeters and square meters.
What is a square centimeter (cm2)?
A square centimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square centimeter is cm2. There are 10,000 square centimeters in a square meter. A square centimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 centimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square centimetre.
What is a square meter (m2)?
A square meter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square meter is m2. There are 0.0001 square meters in a square centimeter. A square meter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 meter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square metre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm2 to m2 is:
m2 = cm2 ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square centimeters to square meters (cm2 to m2).
Square Centimeter to Square Meter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 90,000 square centimeters to square meters (show work) Formula: cm2 ÷ 10,000 = m2 Calculations: 90,000 cm2 ÷ 10,000 = 9 m2 Result: 90,000 cm2 is equal to 9 m2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm2 to m2.
Square Centimeters to Square Meters Conversion Chart
| square centimeters (cm2) | square meters (m2) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm2 | 0.0001 m2 |
| 2 cm2 | 0.0002 m2 |
| 3 cm2 | 0.0003 m2 |
| 4 cm2 | 0.0004 m2 |
| 5 cm2 | 0.0005 m2 |
| 6 cm2 | 0.0006 m2 |
| 7 cm2 | 0.0007 m2 |
| 8 cm2 | 0.0008 m2 |
| 9 cm2 | 0.0009 m2 |
| 10 cm2 | 0.001 m2 |
| 20 cm2 | 0.002 m2 |
| 30 cm2 | 0.003 m2 |
| 40 cm2 | 0.004 m2 |
| 50 cm2 | 0.005 m2 |
| 75 cm2 | 0.0075 m2 |
| 100 cm2 | 0.01 m2 |
| 250 cm2 | 0.025 m2 |
| 500 cm2 | 0.05 m2 |
| 750 cm2 | 0.075 m2 |
| 1,000 cm2 | 0.1 m2 |
| 2,500 cm2 | 0.25 m2 |
| 5,000 cm2 | 0.5 m2 |
| 7,500 cm2 | 0.75 m2 |
| 10,000 cm2 | 1 m2 |
| 25,000 cm2 | 2.5 m2 |
| 50,000 cm2 | 5 m2 |
| 75,000 cm2 | 7.5 m2 |
| 100,000 cm2 | 10 m2 |
| 250,000 cm2 | 25 m2 |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Area units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| square inches | in2 or sq in | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square feet | ft2 or sq ft | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square yards | yd2 or sq yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| acres | ac | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square miles | mi2 or sq mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square millimeters | mm2 | Metric System |
| square centimeters | cm2 | Metric System |
| square decimeters | dm2 | Metric System |
| square meters | m2 | Metric System |
| square decameters | dam2 | Metric System |
| square hectometers | hm2 | Metric System |
| hectares | ha | Metric System |
| square kilometers | km2 | Metric System |
Note: For area conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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