Convert are to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert are [a] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to are.
How to Convert Are to Square Centimeter
1 a = 1000000 cm^2
Example: convert 15 a to cm^2:
15 a = 15 × 1000000 cm^2 = 15000000 cm^2
Are to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Are
The are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
History/Origin
The are was introduced in France in the 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture and real estate.
Current Use
The are is still used in some countries for land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture, but has largely been replaced by the hectare in most contexts.
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.