Units of Area
Learn what area is and how to convert between units like mm², cm², and m². Let’s get started! 🚀
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🛎️ What is Area?
- Area measures how much space a flat shape covers.
- It is measured using square units.
🛎️ Common Units of Area
- Common units include mm², cm², m², and km².
- Each unit represents a square (e.g. 1 cm² = 1 cm × 1 cm).
🛎️ Converting Units of Area
- When converting area, you must square the length conversion.
- For example, 1 cm = 10 mm, so 1 cm² = (10 mm)² = 100 mm².
🛎️ Using Area Conversions
- When converting to a smaller area unit (e.g. m² → cm²), multiply.
- When converting to a larger area unit (e.g. mm² → cm²), divide.
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