Convert square centimeter to square foot
Please provide values below to convert square centimeter [cm^2] to square foot [ft^2], or Convert square foot to square centimeter.
How to Convert Square Centimeter to Square Foot
1 cm^2 = 0.00107639104167097 ft^2
Example: convert 15 cm^2 to ft^2:
15 cm^2 = 15 × 0.00107639104167097 ft^2 = 0.0161458656250646 ft^2
Square Centimeter to Square Foot 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 Foot
A square foot is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The square foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary systems for measuring areas, especially in real estate and construction, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system in the UK and its influence in the US.
Current Use
Today, the square foot is widely used in real estate, architecture, and interior design in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units to measure property sizes, building areas, and land plots.