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
Key Features
Understanding Area
Tips & Strategies
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.
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