TOOLConvert area and land units
Switch between metric and imperial area units instantly — square millimeters, centimeters, meters and kilometers alongside square inches, feet, yards, acres and hectares. It's the quick answer for a room, a plot of land, a floor plan or a property listing in unfamiliar units.
Common area conversions
These are based on the exact definitions (1 ft = 0.3048 m, 1 acre = 4046.8564224 m²), so the conversions are precise.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in a square meter?
One square meter equals about 10.7639 square feet. To convert square meters to square feet, multiply by 10.7639; to go the other way, divide by it.
How big is an acre?
An acre is 4046.86 square meters, or about 43,560 square feet. There are about 2.471 acres in a hectare.
What is a hectare?
A hectare is 10,000 square meters — a square 100 metres on each side. It is the standard metric unit for land area and equals about 2.47 acres.