Convert square centimeter to square yard
Please provide values below to convert square centimeter [cm^2] to square yard [yd^2], or Convert square yard to square centimeter.
How to Convert Square Centimeter to Square Yard
1 cm^2 = 0.000119599004630108 yd^2
Example: convert 15 cm^2 to yd^2:
15 cm^2 = 15 × 0.000119599004630108 yd^2 = 0.00179398506945162 yd^2
Square Centimeter to Square Yard 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 Yard
A square yard is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one yard in length.
History/Origin
The square yard has been used historically in the measurement of land and textiles, originating from the yard measurement system used in the UK and other countries that adopted the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square yard is commonly used in real estate, carpeting, and fabric industries, especially in the United States and the UK, for measuring areas of land, floors, and textiles.