A square yard (sq yd or yd²) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and a few other countries. It is defined as the area of a square with sides that each measure one yard (3 feet) in length.
In terms of square feet, one square yard is equal to 9 square feet (1 yard * 1 yard = 3 feet * 3 feet = 9 square feet).
In terms of square meters, one square yard is approximately equal to 0.836127 square meters.
Square yards are often used in various applications, including real estate, landscaping, and construction, especially in the United States where the customary system of measurements is still prevalent.
A square centimeter (often abbreviated as cm²) is a unit of area in the International System of Units (SI). It represents a square with sides that each measure 1 centimeter (cm) in length.
One square centimeter is equal to 0.0001 square meters (m²) because there are 100 centimeters in a meter, and when you square that length, you get 0.01 square meters.
To visualize the size of a square centimeter, you can imagine a tiny square with sides that are each 1 centimeter long. It is a small unit of area and is often used for measurements of small objects or details, especially in scientific and engineering contexts.