Area Converter
Convert between square meters, hectares, acres, square feet, square miles, and more instantly.
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m² | sq feet | 10.7639 ft² |
| 1 Hectare | m² | 10,000 m² |
| 1 Hectare | Acres | 2.47105 ac |
| 1 Acre | m² | 4,046.86 m² |
| 1 km² | Hectares | 100 ha |
| 1 sq mile | km² | 2.58999 km² |
| 1 sq mile | Acres | 640 ac |
| 1 ft² | m² | 0.092903 m² |
Frequently Asked Questions
About This Area Converter
This free area converter converts between square metres, square kilometres, square feet, square miles, acres, hectares, and other area units. Enter a value in any unit to see instant conversions across all supported units.
When to use this converter
- Converting land or property area between metric and imperial
- Comparing field sizes for agriculture or construction
- Translating floor plans between unit systems
Standards & References
How It Works
Enter Area Value
Type the area value you want to convert. All calculations use the square meter as the base SI unit.
Choose Units
Select source and target area units. Use the swap button to instantly reverse the conversion direction.
Instant Result
Results are shown immediately with the conversion factor. The reference table shows common conversions for quick lookup.
Common Use Cases
Real Estate
Convert property sizes between square feet and square meters for international property listings, comparisons, and valuations.
Agriculture & Land
Convert farm and plot sizes between acres and hectares for crop planning, land valuations, and agricultural subsidies.
Construction
Convert floor plans and building footprints between square meters and square feet for international projects and material ordering.
Geography & Mapping
Convert land areas on maps between km², square miles, and hectares for geographic analysis and environmental studies.
Interior Design
Convert room dimensions for flooring, tiling, and paint calculations between metric and imperial measurement systems.
Education
Convert area units for geometry, physics, and engineering coursework that requires working across different measurement standards.
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