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.

Enter zero or a positive number.

Conversion Result

Original Area
Converted Area

How to Use the Area Converter

  1. Enter the area measurement you want to convert.
  2. Choose the original unit from the Convert From menu.
  3. Choose your desired unit from the Convert To menu.
  4. Select Convert Area to display the result.
  5. Use Reset to clear the result and start a new conversion.

Common Area Conversion Formulas

1 square meter ≈ 10.7639 square feet
1 square yard = 9 square feet
1 acre = 43,560 square feet
1 hectare = 10,000 square meters
1 square kilometer = 1,000,000 square meters

Common Area Conversions

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.