Area Converter
Convert between square feet, square meters, acres, hectares, square miles, and square kilometers instantly.
About Area Converter
Our free Area Converter lets you quickly convert between the most common area measurement units: square feet, square meters, acres, hectares, square miles, and square kilometers. Whether you're working with real estate listings, land measurements, construction plans, or international property sizes, this tool handles the math instantly.
Area conversion is essential when dealing with international real estate or comparing land sizes across different measurement systems. The US commonly uses square feet and acres, while most of the world uses square meters and hectares. Understanding these conversions helps you make informed decisions about property and land.
All conversions are based on precise international measurement standards: 1 square meter = 10.7639 square feet, 1 hectare = 2.47105 acres, and 1 square kilometer = 0.386102 square miles. Results are displayed with appropriate precision for each unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre equals 43,560 square feet. This is a standard measurement used primarily in the United States for land area. An acre is approximately the area of a football field excluding the end zones (which totals about 57,600 square feet including end zones).
Q What is the difference between a hectare and an acre?
A hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters (approximately 2.471 acres). An acre is an imperial unit equal to 43,560 square feet (approximately 0.4047 hectares). Hectares are commonly used worldwide, while acres are primarily used in the US, UK, and a few other countries.
Q How do I convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply the number of square meters by 10.7639 to get square feet. For example, 100 square meters equals approximately 1,076.39 square feet. For a quick estimate, you can multiply by 10.8 or simply by 11 for a rough figure.