Area Converter
Convert between different area units including metric (square meters, hectares), imperial (square feet, acres), and other international units.
Conversion Formula:
Common Area Conversions
1 square meter = 10.76391 square feet
1 square foot = 0.092903 square meters
1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters
1 hectare = 2.47105 acres
1 square kilometer = 0.386102 square miles
1 square mile = 2.58999 square kilometers
Practical Applications
Real Estate
Converting between square meters and square feet for property listings, or calculating land area in acres or hectares for larger properties.
Construction
Calculating flooring, roofing, or painting materials needed based on area measurements in different units.
Agriculture
Converting between acres, hectares, and square kilometers for farmland management and crop planning.
Interior Design
Calculating room sizes and furniture dimensions using different area units for space planning.
Area Calculation Tips
For Rectangular Areas
Area = Length × Width
Example: A room measuring 4 meters by 5 meters has an area of 20 square meters (m²).
For Circular Areas
Area = π × radius²
Example: A circular garden with a radius of 3 meters has an area of approximately 28.27 square meters (m²).
For Triangular Areas
Area = (Base × Height) ÷ 2
Example: A triangular plot with a base of 10 meters and height of 8 meters has an area of 40 square meters (m²).
For Irregular Shapes
Break down into simple shapes, calculate each area separately, then add them together.
Example: An L-shaped room can be divided into two rectangles, with areas calculated separately and then added together.
Understanding Common Area Units
Hectare (ha)
A metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used for measuring large plots of land such as farms and estates. One hectare is approximately the size of a standard sports field.
Acre (ac)
An imperial unit traditionally defined as the area of land that could be plowed in one day by a yoke of oxen. One acre equals 4,840 square yards or about 0.4047 hectares.
Square Mile (mi²)
Used for measuring large areas of land, particularly in the United States. One square mile equals 640 acres or approximately 2.59 square kilometers.
Are (a)
A metric unit equal to 100 square meters. Although less commonly used today, it serves as the basis for the hectare (100 ares).