Convert square decimeter to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Square Centimeter
1 dm^2 = 100 cm^2
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to cm^2:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 100 cm^2 = 1500 cm^2
Square Decimeter to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
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.