How do I convert mm² to cm²?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see mm² converted to cm² instantly.

What is the formula for mm² to cm²?

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

When should I use mm² vs cm²?

mm² and cm² are both part of the Area category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

Area Converter & Surface Reference

Convert mm² to cm²

Use the live converter below to translate between Square Millimeter (mm²) 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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mm² → cm²

Square Millimeter

mm²

Square Centimeter

0.01

cm²

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 mm² = 0.01 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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mm² to cm² quick table

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Square Millimeter (mm²)	Square Centimeter (cm²)
0.25 mm²	0.0025 cm²
0.5 mm²	0.005 cm²
1 mm²	0.01 cm²
2 mm²	0.02 cm²
5 mm²	0.05 cm²
10 mm²	0.1 cm²
25 mm²	0.25 cm²
100 mm²	1 cm²

cm² back to mm²

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Square Centimeter (cm²)	Square Millimeter (mm²)
0.25 cm²	25 mm²
0.5 cm²	50 mm²
1 cm²	100 mm²
2 cm²	200 mm²
5 cm²	500 mm²
10 cm²	1,000 mm²
25 cm²	2,500 mm²
100 cm²	10,000 mm²

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