How do I convert mi² to cm²?

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

What is the formula for mi² to cm²?

The converter calculates cm² by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Area.

When should I use mi² vs cm²?

mi² and cm² 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 mi² to cm²

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

Square Mile

mi²

Square Centimeter

2.58999×10^10

cm²

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 mi² = 2.58999×10^10 cm²

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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mi² to cm² quick table

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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

cm² back to mi²

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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