Area Converter
Convert between different area units instantly and accurately
Quick Reference
Common Area Conversions
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m² | Square Feet | 10.764 ft² |
| 1 hectare | Acres | 2.471 acres |
| 1 acre | Square Meters | 4,046.86 m² |
| 1 km² | Square Miles | 0.386 mi² |
| 100 ft² | Square Meters | 9.29 m² |
| 1 square mile | Hectares | 258.999 ha |
Real Estate Examples
Small Apartment
50 m² = 538 ft²
Average House
150 m² = 1,615 ft²
Large House
300 m² = 3,229 ft²
Residential Lot
0.25 acre = 1,012 m²
About Area Conversion
Area is a measure of the size of a two-dimensional surface. It's commonly used in real estate, construction, agriculture, and land surveying. Different countries and industries use different units of area measurement.
Metric Units
- Square Millimeter (mm²): Very small areas, technical drawings
- Square Centimeter (cm²): Small objects, packaging
- Square Meter (m²): Floor area, room size, small land plots
- Hectare (ha): Agricultural land, parks (1 ha = 10,000 m²)
- Square Kilometer (km²): Cities, countries, large territories
Imperial Units
- Square Inch (in²): Small surfaces, technical specifications
- Square Foot (ft²): Room size, house area (most common in US real estate)
- Square Yard (yd²): Carpeting, fabric, medium-sized areas
- Acre (ac): Land plots, farms (1 acre = 43,560 ft²)
- Square Mile (mi²): Large territories, geographic regions
Conversion Formulas
Metric ↔ Imperial
1 m² = 10.764 ft²
1 ft² = 0.0929 m²
Hectares ↔ Acres
1 ha = 2.471 acres
1 acre = 0.405 ha
Area Scaling
Area = Length × Width
If length doubles, area quadruples
Large Areas
1 km² = 100 ha
1 mi² = 640 acres
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre equals 43,560 square feet. This is a standard land measurement in the United States.
What's the difference between a hectare and an acre?
A hectare is a metric unit (10,000 m²) while an acre is an imperial unit (4,047 m²). One hectare equals approximately 2.47 acres.
How do I calculate the area of a rectangle?
Multiply length by width: Area = L × W. Make sure both measurements are in the same unit before multiplying.
What's the standard apartment size?
It varies by location, but typically ranges from 30-100 m² (320-1,075 ft²) for 1-3 bedroom apartments.
Why do area units square when converting?
Because area is two-dimensional, you must square the conversion factor. For example: 1 m = 3.28 ft, so 1 m² = (3.28)² = 10.76 ft².