Square Millimeter (mm²)
The square millimeter (mm²) is the smallest practical area unit in structural and detailing work.
- Origin
- The area of a square with 1 mm sides, derived directly from the SI meter.
- Where it is used
- Used for reinforcement and steel cross-sectional areas, connection design and material section properties.
- Relation to SI
- 1 mm² = 0.000001 m².