How many square meters are in a square foot?

1 square foot equals 0.092903 square meters. To convert square feet to square meters, multiply the square foot value by 0.092903. For example, 100 sq ft = 100 × 0.092903 = 9.2903 sq m.

How do I convert acres to hectares?

To convert acres to hectares, multiply the acre value by 0.404686. For example, 5 acres = 5 × 0.404686 = 2.02343 hectares. This is because 1 acre equals 0.404686 hectares.

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Area measures the space inside a shape (like square feet or square meters), while perimeter measures the distance around the outside of a shape (like feet or meters). This tool converts area units only.

How many square feet are in an acre?

1 acre equals 43,560 square feet. This is a commonly used conversion in real estate and land measurement in the United States.

Is this area converter suitable for real estate calculations?

Yes, our converter uses precise conversion factors and is suitable for real estate, construction, landscaping, and engineering applications where accurate area measurements are important.

Area Converter

Convert between square meters, acres, hectares, square feet and more with instant results and high precision. Perfect for real estate, land measurement, construction, and gardening projects.

Area Conversion Calculator

Convert between metric and imperial area units with high precision

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Decimal Places: 6

Key Features

Instant conversion between metric and imperial units

High precision calculations with adjustable decimal places

Popular conversions for real estate and construction

Live conversion examples and unit swapping

Understanding Area

Area vs Perimeter: Area measures space inside a shape (ft²), perimeter measures the edge distance (ft)

Square Units: All area measurements are in squared units (m², ft², acres)

Base Formula: Area = Length × Width for rectangles

Tips & Strategies

Real Estate: US listings use sq ft, international uses sq m. Always verify unit in contracts

Quick Estimates: 1 acre ≈ football field, 100 sq m ≈ tennis court, 1000 sq ft ≈ 2-bed apartment

Construction: Material calculations often require different units (paint per sq ft, tiles per sq m)

Precision Tip: Use higher decimal places for small areas, lower for large land measurements

How to Use the Area Converter

Convert between square units for construction, real estate, agriculture, and scientific applications

Step-by-Step Instructions

Enter Area Value

Input the area measurement you want to convert

Select Source Unit

Choose from sq ft, sq m, acres, hectares, or other area units

Choose Target Unit

Select the area unit you want to convert to

Set Precision

Adjust decimal places based on your accuracy requirements

View Related Areas

See instant conversions to multiple area units

Copy or Swap

Copy results or swap units for reverse conversion

Pro Tips

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Real Estate: Use sq ft for homes (US), sq m for international property listings

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Agriculture: Acres and hectares for large farms, sq ft/m for gardens and plots

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Construction: Match units to project scale - sq ft for rooms, acres for developments

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Quick Reference: 1 acre ≈ 4,047 sq m, 1 hectare = 10,000 sq m ≈ 2.47 acres

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Scale Conversion: Remember area grows as the square of linear measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is an acre?

An acre is 43,560 square feet, roughly the size of a football field. It equals 4,047 square meters or 0.405 hectares. Originally defined as the area a yoke of oxen could plow in one day.

What's the most common area conversion?

Square feet to square meters for international real estate. 1 sq ft = 0.093 sq m, so multiply by 0.093 or divide by 10.76 for quick estimates.

How do I measure irregular shaped areas?

Break complex shapes into rectangles, triangles, and circles. Calculate each area separately and add them together. Use online polygon calculators for very irregular shapes.

Why are there so many different area units?

Historical reasons and regional preferences. US uses imperial (acres, sq ft), most countries use metric (hectares, sq m). Different industries prefer different scales.

How accurate are these conversions for legal purposes?

Our conversions use official conversion factors suitable for most legal and commercial purposes. For property boundaries, always verify with a licensed surveyor.

What's the difference between area and perimeter?

Area measures the space inside a shape (sq ft, sq m), perimeter measures the distance around the edge (ft, m). A 10×10 room has 100 sq ft area but 40 ft perimeter.