How to use the Area Converter
- Type the area you want to convert.
- Choose the unit you're converting from and the unit you want.
- Read the result instantly. Use the swap button to convert the other way.
- Check the tables below for every unit and common values.
What does this tool do?
Area units are squares of length units, so the factors are squared too: 1 meter is 3.28 feet, but 1 square meter is 10.76 square feet.
Land is measured in hectares (10,000 m²) in most countries and in acres (43,560 sq ft) in the US and UK. One hectare is about 2.47 acres.
Why use it?
- Compare property and room sizes across countries.
- Convert land areas for farming or real estate.
- Avoid the common squared-factor mistake.
Common area conversions
Quick reference:
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.764 ft² |
| 1 ft² | 0.0929 m² |
| 1 acre | 0.4047 ha (4,046.9 m²) |
| 1 hectare | 2.471 acres |
| 1 km² | 0.3861 mi² |
| 100 m² apartment | 1,076.4 ft² |
The formula
ft² = m² × 10.7639
acres = hectares × 2.47105
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Last reviewed by the M2Toolkit team.