How do I convert cm² to mi²?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see cm² converted to mi² instantly.

What is the formula for cm² to mi²?

The converter calculates mi² by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Area.

When should I use cm² vs mi²?

cm² and mi² 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 mi²

Use the live converter below to translate between Square Centimeter (cm²) and Square Mile (mi²). 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 → mi²

Square Centimeter

cm²

Square Mile

3.86102×10^-11

mi²

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 cm² = 3.86102×10^-11 mi²

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 mi² quick table

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Square Centimeter (cm²)	Square Mile (mi²)
0.25 cm²	9.65255×10^-12 mi²
0.5 cm²	1.93051×10^-11 mi²
1 cm²	3.86102×10^-11 mi²
2 cm²	7.72204×10^-11 mi²
5 cm²	1.93051×10^-10 mi²
10 cm²	3.86102×10^-10 mi²
25 cm²	9.65255×10^-10 mi²
100 cm²	3.86102×10^-9 mi²

mi² back to cm²

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Square Mile (mi²)	Square Centimeter (cm²)
0.25 mi²	6.47497×10^9 cm²
0.5 mi²	1.29499×10^10 cm²
1 mi²	2.58999×10^10 cm²
2 mi²	5.17998×10^10 cm²
5 mi²	1.29499×10^11 cm²
10 mi²	2.58999×10^11 cm²
25 mi²	6.47497×10^11 cm²
100 mi²	2.58999×10^12 cm²