Area Converter
Convert square feet, square meters, acres, hectares, square kilometers and more in seconds. Choose from 12 area units, enter a value in either field, and see the result alongside its conversion formula and a useful reference table.
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Edit either number, select two units, or use Swap to reverse the conversion.
1 ft² equals 0.09290304 m²
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How to Use the Area Converter
This free area conversion calculator changes an existing area from one measurement unit to another. Use it for property measurements, room sizes, garden plans, land records, maps, and building projects.
Enter an area
Type the number into the From field. You can also edit the To field to calculate in reverse.
Choose both units
Pick square meters, square feet, acres, hectares or another unit, or tap a popular conversion shortcut.
Check the result
Read the converted value, confirm the unit symbols, and consult the formula and conversion chart below.
Area Conversion Formula
Each unit has a fixed equivalent in square meters. The calculator first expresses the input as square meters, then divides by the destination unit’s square-meter value. This works for both metric and imperial area conversions.
General formula
Converted area = Input area × (m² per source unit ÷ m² per destination unit)
Example: Convert 250 square feet to square meters
One international square foot equals 0.09290304 square meters. Multiply 250 by 0.09290304 to get 23.22576 m².
Example: Convert 2 acres to square feet
One acre equals 43,560 square feet, so 2 acres = 87,120 ft².
The conversion factor and example inside the calculator change automatically when you select different units: 5 square feet × 0.09290304 = 0.4645152 square meters.
Area Conversion Table
Use this quick-reference table for common area amounts. The headings and values update whenever you change the From or To dropdowns in the calculator above.
| Square feet (ft²) | Square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.09290304 |
| 2 | 0.18580608 |
| 5 | 0.4645152 |
| 10 | 0.9290304 |
| 25 | 2.322576 |
| 50 | 4.645152 |
| 100 | 9.290304 |
| 1,000 | 92.90304 |
Visible results may be rounded for readability. For technical work, retain sufficient precision and check the measurement standard being used.
Metric, Imperial and Land Area Units
Square units measure two-dimensional space. They describe the surface of a floor, field, plot of land or another flat region. The area of a square that is one meter wide and one meter long is one square meter (m²).
Square feet vs. square meters
Square feet and square meters describe the same physical quantity. Square feet are often used for floor plans and homes in the United States and India, while square meters appear in metric building plans and many international property specifications.
Acres, hectares, cents and guntha
Acres and hectares are convenient for land much larger than a room. A hectare is exactly 10,000 square meters; one acre is exactly 43,560 international square feet. In some Indian land records, a cent means one-hundredth of an acre, and a guntha is commonly one-fortieth of an acre.
Regional measurement note: This tool uses 1 cent = 435.6 ft² and 1 guntha = 1,089 ft². Local land-record conventions may differ. Bigha varies substantially by state and region, so it is not included as a fixed unit here. Use the separate Bigha to Square Feet Converter when a local definition is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in one square meter?
One square meter equals approximately 10.7639104167 square feet. Select square meters as From and square feet as To for any amount.
How many square feet make one acre?
One acre contains exactly 43,560 international square feet. Half an acre is 21,780 square feet, and two acres are 87,120 square feet.
What is the difference between an acre and a hectare?
An acre is approximately 4,046.8564224 square meters. A hectare is exactly 10,000 square meters, so one hectare is approximately 2.4710538147 acres.
How many square feet are in one cent of land?
Under the standard definition of 100 cents per acre, one cent equals 435.6 square feet. Check whether this definition matches the local land record you are using.
How many square feet are in one guntha?
Under the common one-fortieth-acre definition, one guntha is 1,089 square feet. Regional practices may vary, so verify the applicable local definition for formal records.
Can I convert length directly into area?
No. A meter measures length, while a square meter measures area. You need dimensions or an already known area to convert square units. For a rectangle, calculate length × width first, using compatible units.
Why can the displayed result be rounded?
The calculator works with fixed unit ratios, but the result is formatted for readability. Very large or small values may appear in scientific notation. For official or technical measurements, confirm the required accuracy.
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