Area Converter
Area conversion multiplies by conversion factor squared (since area has two dimensions). 1 square meter = 10.764 square feet, 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,047 sq m, 1 hectare = 10,000 sq m = 2.471 acres. For example, 100 sq ft = 9.29 sq m, 5 acres = 21,780 sq m. Common in real estate, construction, land measurement, and farming.
Convert between different area units including square meters, square feet, square yards, acres, hectares, square kilometers, and square miles. Instant conversion with multiple units displayed simultaneously. Perfect for real estate, land measurement, construction, and geography calculations.
Area Value
Unit
Quick Presets
Square meters (m²)
92.90
Square feet (ft²)
1000.00
Square yards (yd²)
111.11
Acres
0.022957
Hectares (ha)
0.009290
Square kilometers (km²)
9.29e-5
Square miles (mi²)
3.59e-5
Common Area References
- • Small apartment: 500-800 sq ft (46-74 m²)
- • Average US home: 2,300 sq ft (214 m²)
- • Football field: ~1.3 acres (0.53 hectares)
- • 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,047 m²
How to Use
- Enter your value in the input field
- Click the Calculate/Convert button
- Copy the result to your clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert square feet to square meters?
- To convert square feet to square meters, multiply by 0.09290304. Formula: square meters = square feet × 0.09290304. For example, 1000 sq ft = 1000 × 0.09290304 = 92.90 sq m. This conversion is essential for international real estate transactions, construction projects, and property measurements where metric units are required.
- How many square feet are in an acre?
- One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet. This conversion is fundamental in land measurement and real estate. For example, a half-acre lot is 21,780 sq ft, and a quarter-acre lot is 10,890 sq ft. An acre is also equal to 4,840 square yards or approximately 4,047 square meters (0.4047 hectares).
- What is the difference between acres and hectares?
- An acre is an imperial unit equal to 43,560 sq ft, while a hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters. One hectare equals 2.471 acres, and one acre equals 0.4047 hectares. Hectares are used in most countries worldwide for land measurement, while acres are primarily used in the United States, UK, and Commonwealth countries.
- How do I calculate area from length and width?
- Area equals length times width (A = L × W). For a rectangular plot 50 feet long and 30 feet wide: 50 × 30 = 1,500 sq ft. Ensure both measurements use the same unit. For irregular shapes, divide into rectangles and triangles, calculate each area separately, then sum them. Online area calculators can also convert your result to any unit.
- What are common area conversions for real estate?
- Common real estate conversions: 1 sq ft = 0.0929 sq m; 1 sq m = 10.764 sq ft; 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,047 sq m; 1 hectare = 10,000 sq m = 2.471 acres. For properties, 1000 sq ft ≈ 93 sq m (typical small apartment), 2000 sq ft ≈ 186 sq m (medium house), 5000 sq ft ≈ 465 sq m (large house).
- How do I convert square yards to square feet?
- To convert square yards to square feet, multiply by 9 (since 1 yard = 3 feet, and 3² = 9). Formula: square feet = square yards × 9. For example, a carpet measuring 20 square yards equals 20 × 9 = 180 square feet. Conversely, to convert square feet to square yards, divide by 9.
- What is a square kilometer in acres and square miles?
- One square kilometer (km²) equals 247.105 acres or 0.386102 square miles. For reference, Central Park in New York is about 3.41 km² (843 acres or 1.32 sq miles). Square kilometers are used for large areas like cities, parks, and countries, while square miles are common in the US for similar large-scale measurements.
- How accurate do area conversions need to be?
- For most applications, 2-4 decimal places are sufficient. Real estate typically uses whole numbers for marketing (e.g., "2000 sq ft") but legal documents may require precision to 0.01 sq ft. Scientific and engineering projects often need 4-6 decimal places. This area converter provides high precision (up to 10 decimal places) that you can round as needed for your specific use case.