Area Converter

Convert square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and square miles.

There you go.
10.764 ft²
1 = 10.764 ft²
Guide & Educational Reference
How to Use the Area Converter
  1. 1Enter the 2D surface area value.
  2. 2Select your source unit (m², cm², km², sq ft, sq in, acres, hectares).
  3. 3Select your target unit to view the converted area.
Understanding Area Conversions

Area conversion translates two-dimensional surface measurements between metric units (square meters, hectares) and imperial/land units (square feet, acres).

Area Conversion Factors
Land Units (Acres & Hectares)

Standard agricultural and real estate area metrics.

1 hectare = 10,000 m² | 1 acre = 4,046.856 m² (approx 2.471 acres/ha)
Square Feet & Square Meters

Flooring and architectural surface conversions.

1 m² = 10.7639 sq ft | 1 sq ft = 0.092903 m²
Practical Real-World Example
Convert 1 Hectare to Acres
1 ha = 10,000 m² / 4,046.856 m²/ac = 2.47105 acres
1 hectare = 2.47105 acres
1 hectare to square metres
1 × 10000 m² ÷ 1
10,000 m²
500 square feet to square metres
500 × 0.09290304 m²/ft² ÷ 1
≈ 46.45 m²
Key Tips & Considerations
  • Squaring Factor: Converting area units requires squaring linear conversion factors (e.g. 1 ft = 12 in → 1 sq ft = 144 sq in).
  • Acre Size Rule: An acre is equivalent to 43,560 square feet.
  • Conversions are exact multiplications by defined factors; any rounding you see is only in the displayed result, not in the calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres are in a hectare?

There are approximately 2.471 acres in 1 hectare.

How many square feet are in a square meter?

There are approximately 10.7639 square feet in 1 square meter.

How does the area conversion work internally?

Every unit has a fixed factor to a base unit. The calculator multiplies your value by the source unit's factor to reach the base, then divides by the target unit's factor.

Which units are supported?

Square millimetre, square centimetre, square metre, square kilometre, square inch, square foot, square yard, acre, and hectare, all defined relative to the square metre.

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