MEA002 · 2D measurement · Classes 3–6
Area units
Area is measured by counting unit squares. A square 1 cm by 1 cm has area 1 cm²; 1 m² = 10,000 cm²; 1 cm² = 100 mm².
cm²Area units
📐 Formula
1 cm² = 100 mm²; 1 m² = 10 000 cm²; 1 hectare = 10 000 m²
✏️ Worked example
A 6 cm × 4 cm card holds 24 unit squares: 24 cm² = 2400 mm².
🌍 Where it is used
Buying tiles, paint and land.
❓ Quick check
How many cm² in 1 m²?
🏋️ Practice
Easy3 cm² = ? mm²
Answer: 300
Medium2 m² = ? cm²
Answer: 20 000
ChallengeWhich unit for a farm: cm², m² or hectares?
Answer: Hectares