How to Convert Area: Square Feet, Square Meters and Acres

To convert area, enter a value and choose units in the Area Converter, which covers square millimeters, centimeters, meters and kilometers, plus square feet, square yards and acres.

How to use the Area Converter

1. Enter the area.
2. Choose the starting unit.
3. Choose the target unit.
4. Read the result.

Worked example

One square meter is about 10.764 square feet, and one acre is 4,046.86 square meters or 43,560 square feet.

Tips and common mistakes

• Area units are squared, so the conversion factor is squared too.
• 1 hectare is 10,000 square meters.
• Check whether a listing uses gross or usable area.

Frequently asked questions