Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cm²
Unit of measurement
/siː ɛm skwɛrd/
Definition
Centimeter squared (cm²) is a unit of area measurement in the metric system.
Examples
- The area of a small rectangle is 50 cm².
- A piece of paper might have dimensions of 21 cm by 29.7 cm (A4 size), which results in an area of 623.7 cm².
- The garden covers an area of 200 cm².
Meaning
It signifies the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter each.
Synonyms
- Square centimeter
- Sq cm
