Area Converter

Convert between different area units including square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, square yards, and more. Perfect for land measurement, construction, and real estate calculations.

Area Conversion Settings

From Unit Square Meter (m²)
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Area Value 100
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To Unit Square Foot (ft²)
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Quick Conversions Common Area Units
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Decimal Places 2
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Unit System Metric & Imperial
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Area Conversion
1,076.39
1 m² = 10.7639 ft²
Original Area 100 m²
Conversion Factor 10.7639
Converted Area 1,076.39 ft²
100 m²
From Unit
1,076.39 ft²
To Unit
10.7639
Conversion Factor

Conversion Details

From Unit (Full Name)
Square Meter
To Unit (Full Name)
Square Foot
Conversion Formula
ft² = m² × 10.7639
Unit System
Metric to Imperial
Precision
2 decimal places
Exact Conversion
100 m² = 1,076.391 ft²

Area Unit Comparison

Unit Symbol In Square Meters In Square Feet Common Use

Real-world Example

100 m² is approximately the size of a small apartment or a large living room. In square feet, this is about 1,076 ft², which is similar to a 2-bedroom apartment.

Area Measurement Systems

Metric System

Based on the meter, used worldwide except in the US, Liberia, and Myanmar.

Base Unit: Square Meter (m²)
Common Units: m², km², hectare (10,000 m²)

Imperial System

Used primarily in the United States, based on feet and inches.

Base Unit: Square Foot (ft²)
Common Units: ft², yd², acre (43,560 ft²), mi²

Indian Units

Traditional land measurement units used in India and South Asia.

Base Unit: Bigha (varies by region)
Common Units: Bigha, Gunta, Cent, Acre

Other Systems

Various traditional measurement systems used around the world.

Examples: Are (100 m²), Dunam (1,000 m²)
Regional Units: Pyeong (Korea), Tsubo (Japan)

About Area Conversion

The Area Converter helps you convert between different area measurement units used worldwide. This tool is essential for real estate, construction, agriculture, land measurement, and international business where different measurement systems are used.

How Area Conversion Works

1

Identify Conversion Factor

Each area unit has a specific conversion factor to square meters.

Example: 1 square foot = 0.092903 square meters

2

Convert to Base Unit

Convert the original value to square meters using the conversion factor.

Square Meters = Original Value × Conversion Factor to m²

3

Convert to Target Unit

Convert from square meters to the target unit using its conversion factor.

Target Value = Square Meters ÷ Conversion Factor from m²

4

Handle Precision

Round the result to the desired number of decimal places.

Result = Round(Target Value, Decimal Places)

Common Area Conversion Factors

Metric Units

  • 1 Square Kilometer: 1,000,000 m²
  • 1 Hectare: 10,000 m²
  • 1 Are: 100 m²
  • 1 Square Meter: 1 m²
  • 1 Square Centimeter: 0.0001 m²
  • 1 Square Millimeter: 0.000001 m²

Imperial Units

  • 1 Square Mile: 2,589,988 m²
  • 1 Acre: 4,046.86 m²
  • 1 Square Yard: 0.836127 m²
  • 1 Square Foot: 0.092903 m²
  • 1 Square Inch: 0.00064516 m²

Indian Units

  • 1 Bigha (UP): 2,500 m²
  • 1 Bigha (Assam): 3,333 m²
  • 1 Bigha (Bengal): 1,334 m²
  • 1 Gunta: 101.17 m²
  • 1 Cent: 40.46 m²
  • 1 Ground: 203 m²

Other Units

  • 1 Pyeong (Korea): 3.3058 m²
  • 1 Tsubo (Japan): 3.3058 m²
  • 1 Dunam (Middle East): 1,000 m²
  • 1 Feddan (Egypt): 4,200 m²
  • 1 Morgen (Germany): 2,500 m²

Real-world Area Examples

Area Square Meters Square Feet Equivalent To Typical Use
Parking Space 12.5 m² 135 ft² 1 car space Parking
Tennis Court 260 m² 2,800 ft² 0.064 acre Sports
Football Field 7,140 m² 76,900 ft² 1.76 acres Sports
1 Bigha (India) 2,500 m² 26,910 ft² 0.62 acre Agriculture
Central Park NYC 3.41 km² 36.7 million ft² 843 acres Urban Park
Average House 150 m² 1,615 ft² 0.037 acre Residential

Tips for Area Conversion

  • Know Your System: Identify whether you're using metric, imperial, or local units
  • Regional Variations: Be aware that units like "bigha" vary by region in India
  • Precision Matters: Use appropriate decimal places for your application
  • Verify Conversion: Double-check critical conversions, especially for land transactions
  • Understand Scale: Convert to familiar units to understand the scale
  • Document Conversions: Keep records of conversion factors used
  • Use Standard Units: For international communication, use metric units
  • Check Local Regulations: Some regions have specific legal definitions for area units
Note: Area conversions are based on standard conversion factors. Some traditional units like "bigha" vary significantly by region. Always verify critical conversions with local authorities or surveyors, especially for land transactions and legal documents. This converter provides approximations based on commonly accepted conversion factors.

How many square feet are in a square meter?

1 square meter equals approximately 10.7639 square feet. The exact conversion is 1 m² = 10.7639104167 ft².

How many acres are in a hectare?

1 hectare equals 2.47105 acres. Conversely, 1 acre equals 0.404686 hectares.

What is the difference between bigha and acre?

A bigha is a traditional Indian unit that varies by region. In Uttar Pradesh, 1 bigha = 0.625 acres. In Bengal, 1 bigha = 0.33 acres. An acre is a standard imperial unit equal to 43,560 square feet.

How to convert square feet to square meters?

To convert square feet to square meters, multiply the square feet value by 0.092903. Formula: Square Meters = Square Feet × 0.092903.

What is the most commonly used area unit worldwide?

The square meter (m²) is the most commonly used area unit worldwide as it's part of the International System of Units (SI). However, square feet (ft²) is commonly used in the United States, and acres are commonly used for land measurement in many English-speaking countries.

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