How do I convert cm² to ft²?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see cm² converted to ft² instantly.

What is the formula for cm² to ft²?

The converter calculates ft² by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Area.

When should I use cm² vs ft²?

cm² and ft² are both part of the Area category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

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Convert cm² to ft²

Use the live converter below to translate between Square Centimeter (cm²) and Square Foot (ft²). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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cm² → ft²

Square Centimeter

cm²

Square Foot

0.0011

ft²

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 cm² = 0.0011 ft²

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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cm² to ft² quick table

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Square Centimeter (cm²)	Square Foot (ft²)
0.25 cm²	0.0003 ft²
0.5 cm²	0.0005 ft²
1 cm²	0.0011 ft²
2 cm²	0.0022 ft²
5 cm²	0.0054 ft²
10 cm²	0.0108 ft²
25 cm²	0.0269 ft²
100 cm²	0.1076 ft²

ft² back to cm²

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Square Foot (ft²)	Square Centimeter (cm²)
0.25 ft²	232.2576 cm²
0.5 ft²	464.5152 cm²
1 ft²	929.0304 cm²
2 ft²	1,858.0608 cm²
5 ft²	4,645.152 cm²
10 ft²	9,290.304 cm²
25 ft²	23,225.76 cm²
100 ft²	92,903.04 cm²