Convert acre to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert acre [ac] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to acre.
How to Convert Acre to Square Centimeter
1 ac = 40468564.224 cm^2
Example: convert 15 ac to cm^2:
15 ac = 15 × 40468564.224 cm^2 = 607028463.36 cm^2
Acre to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Acre
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the 19th century and has since been used primarily for measuring land, especially in agriculture.
Current Use
Today, the acre is primarily used in real estate, agriculture, and land planning in the United States, the UK, and other countries that use imperial or customary units.
Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.