Area Conversion - Convert Square Meters, Hectares, Acres, and More
Understanding Area Measurements
Area measurement is fundamental in construction, real estate, and land management. The square meter (m²) is the base unit of area in the International System of Units (SI), while square feet (ft²) and acres are commonly used in the imperial system. Understanding area conversions is essential for property valuation, construction planning, and agricultural management.
Common Area Units
Metric Units
- Square millimeter (mm²) - 1/1,000,000 of a square meter
- Square centimeter (cm²) - 1/10,000 of a square meter
- Square meter (m²) - Base unit
- Hectare (ha) - 10,000 square meters
Imperial Units
- Square inch (in²) - 1/144 of a square foot
- Square foot (ft²) - 144 square inches
- Square yard (yd²) - 9 square feet
- Acre - 43,560 square feet
Common Applications
| Field | Common Units | Typical Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | Square meters, square feet | Property listings, floor plans |
| Construction | Square meters, square feet | Material calculations, room sizes |
| Agriculture | Hectares, acres | Land measurement, crop planning |
| Interior Design | Square meters, square feet | Space planning, furniture layout |
Conversion Tips
- 1 square meter equals approximately 10.7639 square feet
- 1 acre equals approximately 0.404686 hectares
- For quick estimates: 1 m² ≈ 10.8 ft²
- Remember that area is always expressed in square units
Area Conversions
| Conversion | Formula | Quick Answer |
|---|---|---|
| square meter to square foot | 1 m² = 10.7639 ft² | Multiply m² by 10.7639 |
| square foot to square meter | 1 ft² = 0.092903 m² | Multiply ft² by 0.092903 |
| acre to square meter | 1 acre = 4046.86 m² | Multiply acres by 4046.86 |
| square meter to acre | 1 m² = 0.000247105 acres | Multiply m² by 0.000247105 |
| hectare to acre | 1 hectare = 2.47105 acres | Multiply hectares by 2.47105 |
| acre to hectare | 1 acre = 0.404686 hectares | Multiply acres by 0.404686 |
| square kilometer to square mile | 1 km² = 0.386102 mi² | Multiply km² by 0.386102 |
| square mile to square kilometer | 1 mi² = 2.58999 km² | Multiply mi² by 2.58999 |
| square yard to square meter | 1 yd² = 0.836127 m² | Multiply yd² by 0.836127 |
| square inch to square centimeter | 1 in² = 6.4516 cm² | Multiply in² by 6.4516 |
Our area conversion tool provides accurate conversions between all common units of area, making it easy to switch between metric and imperial measurements. Whether you're buying property, planning construction, or managing land, our converter ensures precise area conversions for any application.
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