Area Converter

Convert between square feet, square meters, acres, hectares, and more instantly.

By Drew Budwin · Last updated July 2026 · Methodology

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Area Converter Formula

Area Unit Conversion

result = value x (fromFactor / toFactor)

value = input amount, fromFactor = source unit's factor relative to square meters, toFactor = target unit's factor relative to square meters

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the value you want to convert in the Value field.
  2. Type in the From field to search for your source area unit and select it from the dropdown.
  3. Type in the To field to search for your target area unit and select it.
  4. Click Convert (or press Enter) to see the result.
  5. Use the swap button between the dropdowns to quickly reverse the conversion direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet are in an acre?

One acre equals 43,560 square feet. To convert acres to square feet, multiply the number of acres by 43,560. To convert square feet to acres, divide by 43,560.

How do I convert square meters to square feet?

To convert square meters to square feet, multiply by 10.7639. For example, 100 square meters = 100 x 10.7639 = 1,076.39 square feet.

What is a hectare in acres?

One hectare equals approximately 2.47105 acres. To convert hectares to acres, multiply the number of hectares by 2.47105.

Why do area conversions use squared factors?

Area is two-dimensional, so the linear conversion factor must be squared. For example, 1 meter = 3.28084 feet, but 1 square meter = 3.28084² = 10.7639 square feet. To convert the underlying linear measurements, use the length converter.

How big is a square kilometer compared to a square mile?

One square mile equals approximately 2.58999 square kilometers. Conversely, one square kilometer is about 0.386102 square miles, or roughly 247 acres.

How do I convert square feet to square meters for flooring?

Divide square feet by 10.7639 to get square meters. A 1,000 sq ft apartment is about 92.9 m². Flooring in metric countries is often sold by the square meter, so this conversion is useful when ordering materials.

How large is a football field in acres?

An American football field including end zones is 360 × 160 feet = 57,600 sq ft ≈ 1.32 acres ≈ 0.536 hectares. Without end zones it is 300 × 160 = 48,000 sq ft ≈ 1.10 acres. Enter either value in square feet to convert instantly.

How do I convert acres to square miles?

One square mile contains exactly 640 acres. Divide your acreage by 640 to get square miles. A 320-acre farm is exactly half a square mile. Enter the area in acres and select square miles as the target unit.

Can I share my conversion?

Yes. After clicking Convert, the URL updates with your input values. Copy and share the URL to let anyone else see the same pre-filled converter and result.

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