Convert circular inch to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert circular inch [circ in] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to circular inch.
How to Convert Circular Inch to Square Centimeter
1 circ in = 5.06707479 cm^2
Example: convert 15 circ in to cm^2:
15 circ in = 15 × 5.06707479 cm^2 = 76.00612185 cm^2
Circular Inch to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Circular Inch
A circular inch is a unit of area measurement representing the area of a circle with a diameter of one inch.
History/Origin
The circular inch originated as a specialized measurement in fields requiring precise circular area calculations, but it is not widely used in standard measurement systems and has limited historical adoption.
Current Use
Today, the circular inch is primarily used in niche applications such as engineering and manufacturing where circular area measurements are relevant, but it remains a rarely used unit outside specialized contexts.
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.