Area Converter
Convert square meters, square feet, square yards, square inches, square kilometers, square miles, acres, and hectares. Enter a value, select your units, and get your conversion instantly.
Conversion Result
How to Use the Area Converter
- Enter the area measurement you want to convert.
- Choose the original unit from the Convert From menu.
- Choose your desired unit from the Convert To menu.
- Select Convert Area to display the result.
- Use Reset to clear the result and start a new conversion.
Common Area Conversion Formulas
Common Area Conversions
- 1 m² ≈ 10.7639 ft²
- 1 m² ≈ 1.1960 yd²
- 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m²
- 1 acre = 43,560 ft²
- 1 acre = 4,046.8564224 m²
- 1 hectare = 2.4710538 acres
- 1 hectare = 10,000 m²
- 1 km² = 1,000,000 m²
- 1 mi² = 2,589,988.110336 m²
Values displayed by this calculator are rounded for readability. The underlying conversion factors are used for the calculations.
Understanding Area Units
Square meters
The square meter is the standard SI unit of area. It is commonly used for rooms, houses, offices, and land measurements in metric countries.
Square feet and square yards
Square feet are commonly used for houses, apartments, and property measurements in countries such as the United States. Square yards are often used for land, flooring, and fabric-related measurements.
Acres and hectares
Acres are frequently used to measure land and property. A hectare equals 10,000 square meters and is commonly used for agriculture, farms, and large land areas.
Square kilometers and square miles
These larger units are useful for measuring cities, regions, forests, and other extensive areas of land.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in one square meter?
One square meter equals approximately 10.7639 square feet.
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet.
How many square meters are in a hectare?
One hectare equals exactly 10,000 square meters.
Can I convert acres to hectares?
Yes. Select Acres as the original unit and Hectares as the destination unit, enter the value, and click Convert Area.
Can I convert zero area?
Yes. Zero is a valid non-negative area value, and the calculator will return zero in the selected destination unit.
Is this area converter free?
Yes. You can use this online area converter without paying a fee or installing software.