Area Converter
Convert between square feet, square meters, acres, hectares, and more instantly.
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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
- Enter the value you want to convert in the Value field.
- Type in the From field to search for your source area unit and select it from the dropdown.
- Type in the To field to search for your target area unit and select it.
- Click Convert (or press Enter) to see the result.
- 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 our 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.
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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