Converting from Square decimeter (dm²) to Square millimeter (mm²)

What is Square decimeter (dm²)

Square decimeter (dm²) is a metric unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 decimeter. This unit is commonly used to measure small areas such as the surface area of a table or a small room.

What is Square millimeter (mm²)

Square millimeter (mm²) is a metric unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 millimeter. This unit is much smaller compared to square decimeter and is commonly used to measure very small areas such as the cross-sectional area of a wire or the surface area of a coin.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between square decimeter (dm²) and square millimeter (mm²) can be done using the following formulas:

• To convert square decimeter to square millimeter: mm²=dm²×10000

• To convert square millimeter to square decimeter: dm²=10000mm²​

Examples

1. Convert 5 square decimeters to square millimeters:

5 dm²×10000=50000 mm²

2. Convert 800 square millimeters to square decimeters:

10000800​=0.08 dm²

3. Convert 12 square decimeters to square millimeters:

12 dm²×10000=120000 mm²

4. Convert 16 square millimeters to square decimeters:

1000016​=0.0016 dm²

By using these formulas and examples, you can easily convert between square decimeter and square millimeter for your area measurement needs.