Square Centimeters to Square Inches
Convert square centimeters to square inches for product specs, labels, drawings, crafts, small surface areas, and engineering dimensions.
How to convert cm² to in²
To convert a value from square centimeters (cm²) to square inches (in²), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.
x is the source value in cm²; y is the result in in².
Popular conversions
Quick answers for common cm² to in² values are available from the related conversion pages.
Use the related tools section for fixed-value conversions and the reverse direction.
Common conversion table
Quick reference table for common cm² to in² values:
| cm² | in² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.155 |
| 5 | 0.775002 |
| 10 | 1.550003 |
| 50 | 7.750016 |
| 100 | 15.500031 |
| 1,000 | 155.00031 |
About square centimeters
Square centimeter (cm²) — One square centimeter is the area of a square one centimeter on each side. It equals 0.0001 square meters.
Common uses: Square centimeters are used for product labels, small surface areas, drawings, crafts, medical references, and engineering dimensions.
About square inches
Square inch (in²) — One square inch is the area of a square one inch on each side. It equals exactly 6.4516 square centimeters.
Common uses: Square inches are used for small surface areas, product specs, labels, patterns, crafts, and engineering drawings.
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