Area Converter
Convert between metric and imperial area units instantly
Popular Area Conversions
Area Conversion
1 km² = 100 ha
Area Units Reference
| Unit | Symbol | Equals (square meters) |
|---|---|---|
| Square Kilometer | km² | 1000000 m² |
| Hectare | ha | 10000 m² |
| Square Meter | m² | 1 m² |
| Square Centimeter | cm² | 0.0001 m² |
| Square Mile | mi² | 2589988.11 m² |
| Acre | ac | 4046.86 m² |
| Square Yard | yd² | 0.836127 m² |
| Square Foot | ft² | 0.092903 m² |
| Square Inch | in² | 0.00064516 m² |
Common Area References
Land & Property
1 acre = 4,047 m² = 43,560 ft²
1 hectare = 10,000 m² = 2.47 acres
1 square mile = 2.59 km² = 640 acres
Average house lot = 0.25 acres
Football field = 0.57 hectares
Construction & Design
1 square foot = 0.093 m²
1 square meter = 10.76 ft²
1 square yard = 0.836 m²
1 square inch = 6.45 cm²
Average room = 20 m² (215 ft²)
About Area Converter
Our area converter supports all major metric and imperial units. Whether you're converting square feet to square meters for construction projects, acres to hectares for land measurements, or square miles to square kilometers for geographic calculations, our tool provides accurate conversions instantly.
The tool automatically saves your recent conversions in your browser, making it easy to perform similar conversions later. Perfect for real estate professionals, architects, engineers, farmers, and anyone who needs quick area conversions.
How to Use
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Select from unit
Choose the unit you want to convert from (e.g., square feet, acres, square meters)
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Select to unit
Choose the unit you want to convert to (e.g., square meters, hectares, square kilometers)
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Enter value
Type the area value you want to convert
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View result
The converted area appears automatically in the result field
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between square feet and square meters?
What is the difference between square feet and square meters?
Square feet (ft²) is an imperial unit, while square meters (m²) is a metric unit. 1 square meter equals approximately 10.764 square feet. Square meters are used globally, while square feet are primarily used in the US and UK.
How do I convert acres to hectares?
How do I convert acres to hectares?
1 hectare equals 2.471 acres. To convert acres to hectares, divide by 2.471. To convert hectares to acres, multiply by 2.471. Both units are commonly used for measuring land area.
What is the most accurate way to measure land area?
What is the most accurate way to measure land area?
For maximum accuracy, use the metric system (square meters, hectares, square kilometers). Always use the most appropriate unit for your scale - square meters for rooms, hectares for farms, and square kilometers for large regions.
Which area units are used in real estate?
Which area units are used in real estate?
Real estate commonly uses square feet and square meters for building areas, and acres or hectares for land. In the US, square feet and acres are standard. Most other countries use square meters and hectares.