Square Centimeter To Mou (cm² to mou) Converter

Welcome to the Square Centimeter to Mou (cm² to mou) Converter! This handy tool allows you to quickly and easily convert area measurements between these two distinct units. Whether you’re working with land surveys, historical documents, or simply curious about the relationship between these units, our converter provides a straightforward solution.

Let’s delve into what these units represent. The square centimeter (cm²) is a standard unit of area in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the area of a square with sides that are one centimeter in length. The mou (亩), on the other hand, is a traditional Chinese unit of area. Historically, its exact size has varied, but a commonly accepted modern value is 1/15th of a hectare. Understanding the difference between these units is crucial for accurate conversions.

To convert from square centimeters to mou, you need to know the conversion factor. Since 1 hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters (m²), and 1 square meter is equal to 10,000 square centimeters (cm²), 1 hectare is equivalent to 100,000,000 cm². Given that 1 mou is 1/15th of a hectare, 1 mou is equal to (1/15) * 100,000,000 cm² = 6,666,666.67 cm² (approximately). Therefore, to convert a value in cm² to mou, you would divide the cm² value by this conversion factor. Our converter handles this calculation for you, providing instant results.