Area Converter
Convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more area units instantly
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What is Area Conversion?
Area conversion is the process of converting measurements of two-dimensional space from one unit to another. Area is typically measured in square units, representing the amount of space enclosed within a boundary.
Different countries and industries use different standard units for measuring area. For example, square meters and hectares are common in most of the world, while square feet and acres are predominantly used in the United States. Our area converter makes it easy to switch between these different measurement systems.
Common Area Conversions
Real Estate & Property
Converting between square feet and square meters for property listings, floor plans, and real estate transactions.
Agriculture & Land Management
Converting between acres, hectares, and square kilometers for farm land, forestry, and land planning.
Construction & Architecture
Calculating surface areas for materials, paint coverage, flooring, and building specifications.
International Trade & Science
Converting between metric and imperial systems for international projects and scientific research.
Understanding Area Units
Metric Units
The metric system uses square meters (m²) as the base unit. Larger areas are measured in hectares (10,000 m²) and square kilometers (1,000,000 m²). Smaller areas use square centimeters and millimeters.
Imperial Units
Imperial units include square feet (ft²), square yards (yd²), and square inches (in²) for smaller areas. For land measurement, acres and square miles are commonly used, especially in the United States.
Conversion Tips
Remember that area conversions involve squaring the linear conversion factor. For example, since 1 meter = 3.281 feet, then 1 m² = 10.764 ft² (3.281²). This is why area conversions can seem unintuitive at first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this area converter?
Our converter uses internationally recognized conversion factors and provides results accurate to up to 10 decimal places, suitable for most practical and professional applications.
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet. This is a commonly used conversion in real estate and land measurement in the United States.
What's the difference between a hectare and an acre?
A hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters, while an acre is an imperial unit equal to 43,560 square feet. One hectare is approximately 2.47 acres, making it about 2.5 times larger than an acre.
Is my data safe when using this converter?
Absolutely! All conversions happen directly in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your calculations.
Can I use this for professional purposes?
Yes! Our area converter provides professional-grade accuracy suitable for real estate, construction, agriculture, and other professional applications. However, for critical legal or surveying work, always verify with official measurement standards.