Convert Square Centimeter to Square Foot

One cm² equals 0.001076391042 sq ft. This converter allows you to easily convert between Square Centimeter and Square Foot in real time.

Formula

cm² × 0.001076391042 = sq ft

Example: 1 cm² = 0.001076391042 sq ft

What is Square Centimeter?

The square centimeter is a unit of area equal to a square with sides of one centimeter, or one ten-thousandth of a square meter. It is used for measuring small surfaces such as postage stamps, photographs, and adhesive bandages. In medicine, the area of skin lesions and wound surfaces is documented in square centimeters. In engineering, cross-sectional areas of wires, bolts, and structural members are often expressed in cm².

What is Square Foot?

The square foot is a unit of area in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to a square with sides of one foot, or exactly 0.09290304 square meters. In the United States, it is the standard unit for expressing indoor floor area in real estate listings, with homes described as having, for example, "2,000 square feet." Flooring materials, carpet, and tiles are priced and sold per square foot. Commercial lease agreements also specify office and retail space in square feet.