Free online area converter
Area uses squared length units — square feet and acres in the US, square meters and hectares internationally. This converter handles both and shows every equivalent at once.
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How to use
- Enter the area value you want to convert.
- Select the unit you are converting from.
- Select the unit you want the result in.
- The converted value appears instantly, and the table below shows equivalents in all supported units.
Conversion reference
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| sq ft | sq m | 0.092903 |
| sq m | sq ft | 10.7639 |
| acres | sq ft | 43,560 |
| acres | sq m | 4,046.86 |
| hectares | acres | 2.47105 |
| sq km | sq m | 1,000,000 |
| sq km | acres | 247.105 |
| sq yd | sq ft | 9 |
Real-world reference points
| Area | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard parking space | ~8.5 m² (91 ft²) |
| Tennis court (singles) | 195.7 m² (2,106 ft²) |
| American football field | ~0.53 acres (0.21 ha) |
| New York City Central Park | 341 hectares (843 acres) |
| Average US house lot | ~0.17 acres (6,970 ft²) |
Notes
- Conversion factors follow SI definitions and the international acre (4,046.8564 m²).
- The acre is defined exactly as 43,560 square feet.
- Results are rounded to 6 decimal places.
Frequently asked
How many square feet are in a square meter?
1 square meter = 10.7639 square feet. To convert sq ft to sq m, multiply by 0.092903.
How many square feet are in an acre?
1 acre = 43,560 square feet exactly. An acre is also equal to 4,046.856 square meters or 0.404686 hectares.
How many acres are in a hectare?
1 hectare = 2.47105 acres. A hectare is 10,000 square meters (a 100 m × 100 m square).
How do you convert square feet to square meters?
Multiply by 0.092903. Example: 1,000 sq ft × 0.092903 = 92.9 sq m. To reverse, multiply sq m by 10.7639.
How many square feet are in a square yard?
1 square yard = 9 square feet. A yard is 3 feet, so a square yard is 3 × 3 = 9 square feet.
What is the difference between a hectare and a square kilometer?
1 square kilometer = 100 hectares = 1,000,000 square meters. A hectare is a more practical unit for land area — about the size of a soccer field.
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