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The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square meters and square decimeters.
What is a square meter (m2)?
A square meter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square meter is m2. There are 0.01 square meters in a square decimeter. A square meter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 meter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square metre.
What is a square decimeter (dm2)?
A square decimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square decimeter is dm2. There are 100 square decimeters in a square meter. A square decimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 decimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square decimetre.
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