Square Millimeter [mm2] to Square Kilometer [km2] Converter
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How to Convert Square Millimeter to Square KilometerSquare Kilometer
1 mm2 = 1e-12 km2
1 km2 = 1000000000000 mm2
Example: convert 17 mm2 to km2:
17 mm2 = 17 x 1e-12 = 1.7e-11 km2
Square Millimeter
Definition: A square millimeter (mm²) is a unit of area in the metric system. It is the area of a square with sides that are one millimeter in length. It is equal to one millionth of a square meter.
History/origin: The square millimeter is derived from the millimeter, which is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length. As a unit of area, it follows the same historical development as the meter.
Current use: Square millimeters are used for measuring very small areas, such as the cross-sectional area of wires, thin films, or small electronic components. They are common in scientific research, engineering, and manufacturing where precise measurement of small areas is required.
Square Kilometer
Definition: A square kilometer (km²) is a unit of area equal to a square that is 1 kilometer on each side. It is a multiple of the square meter, the SI unit of area.
History/origin: The square kilometer is derived from the kilometer, which is part of the metric system established in France in the late 18th century. The metric system was designed to be a standardized and coherent system of measurement based on decimal multiples.
Current use: Square kilometers are used to measure large areas, such as the size of cities, countries, lakes, and other geographical features. It's a common unit in geography, cartography, and environmental studies.
Square Millimeter to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
| Square Millimeter [mm2] | Square Kilometer [km2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm2 | 1e-14 km2 |
| 0.1 mm2 | 9.999999999999999e-14 km2 |
| 1 mm2 | 1e-12 km2 |
| 10 mm2 | 1e-11 km2 |
| 50 mm2 | 4.9999999999999995e-11 km2 |
| 100 mm2 | 9.999999999999999e-11 km2 |
| 1000 mm2 | 1e-9 km2 |
| 10000 mm2 | 1e-8 km2 |
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