đ Area Converter
Convert between different area units including square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, square miles, and more. Perfect for real estate, construction, land measurement, and property calculations.
đ Area Units Reference
Square Meter
m²
Square Kilometer
km²
Square Centimeter
cm²
Hectare
ha
Acre
ac
Square Mile
mi²
Square Yard
yd²
Square Foot
ft²
Square Inch
in²
Table of Contents
What is an Area Converter?
An area converter is a tool that converts measurements of area (the amount of two-dimensional space) from one unit to another. Whether you need to convert square meters to square feet, acres to hectares, or square miles to square kilometers, an area converter makes these calculations instant and accurate.
Area conversions are essential in many fields including real estate, construction, agriculture, land surveying, architecture, and everyday life. Different countries use different measurement systems (metric vs imperial), making conversions a common necessity.
Our area converter supports 9 different units including metric units (square meters, square kilometers, square centimeters, hectares) and imperial units (acres, square miles, square yards, square feet, square inches), handling everything from tiny areas to large land measurements.
How it Works
Our area converter uses precise conversion factors to accurately transform values between different area units:
- Select Units: Choose the source unit and target unit from the dropdowns
- Enter Value: Input the area measurement you want to convert
- Instant Results: The conversion is calculated automatically in real-time
- Swap Units: Click the swap button to reverse the conversion direction
The converter works by first converting to a base unit (square meters), then converting to the target unit. All conversions use standard, internationally recognized conversion factors for maximum accuracy.
Supported Units
Metric Units
- Square Meter (m²) - Base unit
- Square Kilometer (km²) - 1,000,000 square meters
- Square Centimeter (cm²) - 0.0001 square meters
- Hectare (ha) - 10,000 square meters
Imperial Units
- Acre (ac) - 4,046.86 square meters
- Square Mile (mi²) - 2,589,988.11 square meters
- Square Yard (yd²) - 0.836127 square meters
- Square Foot (ft²) - 0.092903 square meters
- Square Inch (in²) - 0.00064516 square meters
Common Use Cases
- Real Estate: Convert property sizes, lot areas, and room dimensions between square feet, square meters, and acres
- Construction: Convert floor areas, building footprints, and construction site measurements
- Agriculture: Convert farm sizes, field areas, and land measurements between acres and hectares
- Land Surveying: Convert land parcels and property boundaries between different area units
- Architecture: Convert building areas, room sizes, and floor plans between metric and imperial units
- Urban Planning: Convert city areas, park sizes, and development zones
- Education: Help students understand different area measurement systems and practice conversions
Conversion Examples
Square Feet to Square Meters
1 square foot = 0.092903 square meters
Example: A 1,000 square foot house is approximately 92.9 square meters. A 500 square foot apartment is approximately 46.45 square meters.
Acres to Hectares
1 acre = 0.404686 hectares
Example: A 10-acre farm is approximately 4.05 hectares. A 100-acre property is approximately 40.47 hectares.
Square Miles to Square Kilometers
1 square mile = 2.58999 square kilometers
Example: New York City (305 square miles) is approximately 789.4 square kilometers. A 5 square mile park is approximately 12.95 square kilometers.
Square Yards to Square Meters
1 square yard = 0.836127 square meters
Example: A 100 square yard carpet is approximately 83.61 square meters. A 50 square yard lawn is approximately 41.81 square meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 43,560 square feet in an acre. This is a standard conversion used in real estate and land measurement: 1 acre = 43,560 ft² = 4,840 yd² = 4,046.86 m².
A hectare is 10,000 square meters (approximately 2.47 acres), while an acre is 4,046.86 square meters. A hectare is about 2.47 times larger than an acre. Hectares are commonly used in metric countries, while acres are used in the US and UK.
Area conversions are the square of linear conversions. For example, since 1 meter = 3.28084 feet, 1 square meter = (3.28084)² = 10.764 square feet. The area conversion factor is always the square of the linear conversion factor.
No. All conversions happen entirely in your browser. We don't store, log, or transmit any values you enter. Your calculations are completely private.