Area Converter
Convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more. Free, fast, and accurate area conversions for land measurement, real estate, and construction.
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Reference Table
| m² | ft² | ha | ac |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.764 | 0.0001 | 0.000247 |
| 10 | 107.64 | 0.001 | 0.00247 |
| 100 | 1,076.4 | 0.01 | 0.0247 |
| 1,000 | 10,763.9 | 0.1 | 0.247 |
| 4,047 | 43,560 | 0.4047 | 1 |
| 10,000 | 107,639 | 1 | 2.471 |
| 100,000 | 1,076,391 | 10 | 24.71 |
| 1,000,000 | 10,763,910 | 100 | 247.1 |
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How to Use
- 1 Enter your area value in the input field. You can type any positive number, including decimals (e.g., 100, 1500.5, 43560).
- 2 Select your source unit from the "From" dropdown. Choose from 11 area units including metric (m², km², hectare) and imperial (ft², acres, mi²).
- 3 Select your target unit from the "To" dropdown. Use the swap button to quickly reverse the conversion direction.
- 4 View your result instantly along with common equivalents in m², ft², hectares, and acres for quick reference.
Pro Tip: One acre equals 43,560 square feet, and one hectare equals 10,000 square meters. A standard American football field (including end zones) is about 1.32 acres.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert square feet to square meters?
To convert square feet (ft²) to square meters (m²), multiply by 0.092903. For example, 1,000 sq ft equals about 92.9 m². Our converter does this calculation instantly - just enter your square feet value and select square meters as the target unit. The formula is: m² = ft² × 0.092903.
What's the difference between an acre and a hectare?
Both are units for measuring land area, but from different measurement systems. An acre is an imperial unit equal to 43,560 square feet or about 4,047 square meters. A hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters or about 2.47 acres. Hectares are more commonly used internationally, while acres are primarily used in the US and UK.
How big is a square kilometer compared to a square mile?
A square kilometer (km²) is about 0.386 square miles (mi²), or conversely, one square mile equals about 2.59 square kilometers. To put it in perspective: Central Park in New York City is about 3.41 km² (1.32 mi²), and Manhattan is approximately 59 km² (23 mi²).
What is an "are" unit?
An are (symbol: a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters. It's primarily used in land measurement. The hectare, which equals 100 ares, is more commonly used. The are was originally defined in the metric system as 100 square meters - think of a 10m Ă— 10m square.
How do I visualize different area sizes?
Here are some helpful comparisons: A typical parking space is about 12.5 m² (135 ft²). A tennis court is about 261 m² (2,808 ft²). A football field (American) is about 5,351 m² (57,600 ft²) or 1.32 acres. A soccer field ranges from 5,000-7,000 m². One hectare (10,000 m²) is roughly the size of a city block.