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Area Converter

Convert square meters, square feet, acres and hectares.

Result 538.1955208 ft²

50 m² = 538.1955208 ft²

All conversions

Square millimeters50,000,000 mm²
Square centimeters500,000 cm²
Square meters50 m²
Hectares0.005 ha
Square kilometers0.00005 km²
Square inches77,500.155 in²
Square feet538.1955208 ft²
Square yards59.79950232 yd²
Acres0.0123552691 ac
Square miles0.0000193051 mi²

When to use it

Use this converter to switch between metric and imperial areas. It helps when comparing apartment sizes listed in square meters and square feet, buying flooring, paint or turf, reading land sizes in acres or hectares, or doing geometry homework.

How to use it

  1. Enter the area in Value.
  2. Choose the unit you have, such as Square meters (m²).
  3. Choose the unit you want, such as Square feet (ft²).
  4. Read the result, or use Copy result.
  5. Use the swap button to convert in the other direction.

The All conversions table shows your area in square millimeters, square centimeters, square meters, hectares, square kilometers, square inches, square feet, square yards, acres and square miles.

Worked example

You are comparing a 50 m² apartment with one advertised in square feet. Enter 50, choose square meters and square feet, and the result is 538.1955208 ft², about 538 square feet.

For flooring, a bedroom measures 12 ft by 15 ft, which is 180 ft². Convert that to square meters to buy metric packs of flooring: about 16.72 m². Add 10% for cutting and waste, so buy about 18.4 m².

For land, a 2,000 m² plot shows as 0.2 hectares or about 0.49 acres in the table.

Odd-shaped rooms

Split an L-shaped room into two rectangles, work out the area of each, and add them together. For a triangle, multiply the base by the height and halve it. Once you have the total in one unit, convert it here.

Paint coverage

Paint tins often state coverage in square meters per liter, such as 12 m² per liter. If you measured your walls in square feet, convert the wall area to square meters first, then divide by the coverage to see how much paint you need.

Tips

  • Measure in one unit first. Work out length times width in a single unit, then convert the total area.
  • Allow for waste. Flooring, tiles and turf usually need 5 to 15% extra for cuts and mistakes.
  • Check whether a listing includes walls or balconies. Property sizes are measured differently in different countries.

Common mistakes

  • Converting the sides and the area. If you convert each side to feet first, do not convert the area again afterwards.
  • Using the length factor for area. One meter is 3.28 feet, but one square meter is 10.76 square feet.
  • Mixing up acres and hectares. A hectare is roughly two and a half acres, so the difference matters when buying land.

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet are in a square meter?

About 10.764. A square meter is a square with sides of 1 meter, and since 1 meter is about 3.28 feet, the area is 3.28 × 3.28, roughly 10.76 square feet.

What is the difference between an acre and a hectare?

A hectare is 10,000 square meters, a square 100 meters on each side. An acre is about 4,047 square meters, so one hectare is about 2.47 acres.

Why can't I just multiply by 3.28 to turn square meters into square feet?

Because area has two dimensions. You need to convert both the length and the width, so the factor is squared. Multiplying by 3.28 alone gives an answer about three times too small.

How do I work out the area of a room?

Multiply the length by the width, using the same unit for both. A room 4 m by 3.5 m is 14 m². Then convert the result here if you need square feet.

Which unit do property listings use?

It depends on the country. The US and UK often use square feet, while most other countries use square meters. Land is usually in acres or hectares.

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