Area Converter
Convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more.
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Common Area Conversions
Quick reference for frequently used area conversions.
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Square Meter | Square Foot | 10.7639 ft² |
| 1 Acre | Square Meter | 4046.86 m² |
| 1 Hectare | Acre | 2.47105 acre |
| 1 Square Kilometer | Acre | 247.105 acre |
| 1 Square Mile | Square Kilometer | 2.58999 km² |
| 1 Square Foot | Square Meter | 0.092903 m² |
| 1 Square Inch | Square Centimeter | 6.4516 cm² |
| 1 Square Yard | Square Meter | 0.836127 m² |
How to Use Our Unit Converter
- Select the category you want to convert (Length, Weight, Temperature, Area, Volume, or Time) by clicking the corresponding tab.
- Enter your value in the "From" field.
- Select the source unit and destination unit from the dropdown menus.
- See the result instantly — no need to click any button.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion direction.
About Area Conversion
Area is the measurement of a two-dimensional surface. It is commonly used in real estate, construction, agriculture, and land surveying.
The metric system uses square meters (m²) as the base unit, with hectares (ha) for larger areas. The imperial system uses square feet (ft²), square yards (yd²), and acres for land measurement.
Key relationships: 1 acre = 4,046.86 m² = 43,560 ft², 1 hectare = 10,000 m² = 2.471 acres, 1 square mile = 640 acres. For reference, a standard football field is about 1.32 acres.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in a square meter?
1 square meter equals approximately 10.7639 square feet. To convert m² to ft², multiply the square meter value by 10.7639. For example, 20 m² = 20 × 10.7639 = 215.28 ft².
How do I convert acres to square feet?
Enter the acre value, select "Acre" as the source and "Square Foot" as the destination. 1 acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet. For example, 0.5 acres = 21,780 ft².
How many square meters are in a hectare?
1 hectare equals exactly 10,000 square meters. To convert hectares to m², multiply by 10,000. For example, 2.5 hectares = 2.5 × 10,000 = 25,000 m².
How do I convert square feet to square meters?
Enter the square foot value, select "Square Foot" as the source and "Square Meter" as the destination. 1 square foot equals approximately 0.0929 m². For example, 1000 ft² = 92.9 m².
What is an acre used for?
An acre is commonly used to measure land area, especially for real estate, agriculture, and farming in the US and UK. 1 acre ≈ 4,047 m² or about 75% of a football field.
Is this area converter accurate?
Yes, this converter uses precise conversion factors. 1 acre = 43,560 ft², 1 hectare = 10,000 m², 1 m² = 10.7639 ft². All calculations happen instantly in your browser.