Convert Area Units Online - Square Feet, Acres & Meters
Area Converter
Quickly convert between square meters, acres, square feet, hectares, and more. Whether you're surveying land, mapping a building, or planning a garden, this tool gives you the area in any format you need.
Why Use It?
- Useful for real estate, farming, and city planning.
- Covers metric and imperial units.
- Great for space planning and layout estimation.
Popular Conversions
- Square Meters to Square Feet
- Square Feet to Square Meters
- Acres to Hectares
- Hectares to Acres
- Square Kilometers to Square Meters
- Square Feet to Acres
How to Use the Area Converter
- Select the input area unit you want to convert from.
- Enter the numeric value of the area.
- Choose the output unit you want to convert to.
- View the converted area instantly, no page reload needed.
Easily switch input and output units with one click for efficient conversions.
Try our Length Converter, Volume Converter, or Weight Converter for related conversions.
Common Area Units and Their Uses
Square Metre (m²)
Standard metric unit for indoor and outdoor area.
Square Kilometre (km²)
Used for cities, parks, and large land areas.
Square Foot (ft²)
Common in U.S./UK real estate and construction.
Square Yard (yd²)
Used in sports fields and construction.
Acre
Popular in agriculture and real estate.
Hectare (ha)
Common in global land measurement, esp. farming.
A Brief History of Area Measurement
Area measurement has long been important for agriculture, construction, and land ownership. Ancient Egyptians used ropes to mark fields, while imperial units developed in medieval England for farming and land tax purposes. The metric system introduced standard units like the square metre and hectare, simplifying calculations and international communication.
Real-World Use Cases for Area Conversion
Land sales
Converting acres to hectares when buying or selling property.
Construction
Calculating floor space in square metres or feet for building projects.
Farming
Measuring fields and crop areas for planning and reporting.
Education
Helping students understand different area units in maths and geography.
Environmental studies
Converting large land areas for research and mapping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I convert square metres to square feet?
A: Multiply the number of square metres by 10.7639 to get square feet.
Q: Can I convert acres to hectares?
A: Yes, 1 acre equals approximately 0.4047 hectares.
Q: Is this tool mobile-friendly?
A: Yes, all 757 Box converters work perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Q: Are metric units always better than imperial?
A: Metric units are simpler to calculate with due to their decimal base, but imperial units remain popular in some countries and industries.
Q: Is there a limit to the size of the area I can convert?
A: No, our converter handles values from very small to extremely large areas, including square kilometres.