Square Feet to Square Meters Converter
Convert square feet to square meters and other area units. Square feet are the standard area measurement for real estate and construction in the United States, while square meters are used internationally. This tool uses the exact international foot definition for precise results.
The conversion from square feet to square meters is based on the international foot, defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. Squaring this gives 1 square foot = 0.09290304 square meters exactly.
Exact conversion factors:
- 1 sq ft = 0.09290304 m² (exact)
- 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft (exact)
- 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft (exact)
- 1 hectare = 107,639.104 sq ft
Quick Reference Table:
| Square Feet | Square Meters | Square Yards | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 9.29 | 11.11 | 0.0023 |
| 500 | 46.45 | 55.56 | 0.0115 |
| 1,000 | 92.90 | 111.11 | 0.0230 |
| 1,500 | 139.35 | 166.67 | 0.0344 |
| 2,000 | 185.81 | 222.22 | 0.0459 |
| 5,000 | 464.52 | 555.56 | 0.1148 |
| 10,000 | 929.03 | 1,111.11 | 0.2296 |
For real estate, a typical US apartment is around 750-1,000 sq ft (70-93 m²). A standard two-car garage is about 400 sq ft (37 m²). Understanding this conversion is essential when comparing international property listings.