Square Centimeter to Square Yard Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert square centimeters to square yards with our free online area converter.

From:

cm²

Square Centimeter

To:

yd²

Square Yard

How to Use the Calculator:

Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Square Centimeter).
The converted value in Square Yard will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Area category.
Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.

How to Convert Square Centimeter to Square Yard

Converting Square Centimeter to Square Yard involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Square Centimeter = 0.000119599 square yards

Example Calculation:

Convert 10 square centimeters: 10 × 0.000119599 = 0.00119599 square yards

Note: Conversion factors can sometimes be rounded for display purposes. For precise calculations, always use the full factor or rely on the calculator above.

What is a Square Centimeter and a Square Yard?

The square centimeter (symbol: cm²) is a unit of area in the metric system. It represents the area of a square with sides that are each one centimeter long.

The square yard (symbol: yd², sq yd) is an imperial and US customary unit of area. It represents the area of a square with sides that are each one yard (3 feet or 36 inches) long.

Note: The Square Centimeter is part of the metric (SI) system, primarily used globally in science and trade. The Square Yard belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Square Centimeter and Square Yard

Derived directly from the centimeter (one-hundredth of a meter), the square centimeter became a standard small-scale unit of area with the adoption of the metric system during the French Revolution. It provides a finer measurement than the square meter for smaller objects.

Derived from the yard, a unit of length with origins possibly related to the human stride or arm span, the square yard became a standard area measurement in the English (and later imperial and US customary) systems. It was traditionally used for measuring textiles and smaller land areas.

Common Uses for square centimeters and square yards

Explore the typical applications for both Square Centimeter (metric) and Square Yard (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for square centimeters

Science: Measuring the surface area of small samples, cross-sectional areas in biology or material science.
Medical Imaging: Often used to measure the area of lesions, organs, or specific regions in scans (e.g., MRI, CT).
Education: Used in geometry problems and science experiments for teaching area concepts at a smaller scale.
Manufacturing: Specifying the area of small components or surface features.

Common Uses for square yards

Textiles & Flooring (US/UK): Historically and sometimes currently used for selling carpet, fabric, or other materials sold by area.
Landscaping & Gardening (US/UK): Used for measuring medium-sized areas like lawns or garden plots, often for calculating quantities of topsoil, sod, or mulch.
Construction (less common): Occasionally used for estimating areas for paving or concrete work.
Sports: The dimensions of some sports fields (like American football) are specified in yards, leading to area calculations in square yards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Square Centimeter (cm²)

How many square millimeters are in a square centimeter?

There are 100 square millimeters (mm²) in one square centimeter (10 mm x 10 mm).

How many square centimeters are in a square meter?

There are 10,000 square centimeters in one square meter (100 cm x 100 cm).

How many square inches are in a square centimeter?

One square centimeter is approximately 0.155 square inches.

Is cm² commonly used for large areas?

No, cm² is used for very small areas. Square meters (m²) or hectares (ha) are used for larger land or floor areas.

About Square Yard (yd²)

How many square feet are in a square yard?

There are 9 square feet in one square yard (3 feet x 3 feet).

How many square inches are in a square yard?

There are 1,296 square inches in one square yard (36 inches x 36 inches).

How many square meters are in a square yard?

One square yard is equal to exactly 0.83612736 square meters.

Is the square yard commonly used in real estate?

Not typically for large properties or building floor plans in the US/UK, where square feet or acres are more common. It's more likely found in contexts like carpet or turf sales.

Conversion Table: Square Centimeter to Square Yard

Square Centimeter (cm²)	Square Yard (yd²)
1	0
5	0.001
10	0.001
25	0.003
50	0.006
100	0.012
500	0.06
1,000	0.12

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