Square Centimeter to Square Inch converter (cm2 to in2)

Conversion Formula

1 cm2 = 0.15500031000062 in2

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Square Centimeter = 0.0001 m²
   1 Square Inch = 0.00064516 m²
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cm2 = (0.0001 m²) / (0.00064516 m²/in2) = 0.15500031000062 in2
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cm2 by 0.15500031000062 to get the equivalent in in2

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cm2 to in2:

5 cm2 × 0.15500031000062 = 0.7750015500031 in2