# Square Feet to Square Meters Converter

Convert square feet to square meters, square yards, acres, and hectares. Exact sq ft to sq m conversion for real estate, construction, and floor plans.

## What this calculates

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.

## Inputs

- **Square Feet** (ft²) — min 0 — Enter the area in square feet.

## Outputs

- **Square Meters** (m²) — Area in square meters.
- **Square Yards** (yd²) — Area in square yards.
- **Acres** (ac) — Area in acres.
- **Hectares** (ha) — Area in hectares.

## Details

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.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How do I convert square feet to square meters?**

A: Multiply the number of square feet by 0.09290304 to get square meters. For example, 1,000 sq ft × 0.09290304 = 92.90304 m². For a quick estimate, divide square feet by 10.764.

**Q: How many square feet is 100 square meters?**

A: 100 square meters equals approximately 1,076.39 square feet. This is a common size for a European apartment or a modest US house.

**Q: Why is the conversion factor not simply 0.3048 squared?**

A: It is exactly 0.3048 squared. Since 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly (by international agreement since 1959), 1 square foot = 0.3048 × 0.3048 = 0.09290304 square meters exactly.

**Q: What is the difference between square feet and square yards?**

A: One square yard equals exactly 9 square feet (3 feet × 3 feet). To convert square feet to square yards, divide by 9. Square yards are commonly used for carpet and flooring measurements.

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Source: https://vastcalc.com/calculators/conversion/sqft-to-sqm
Category: Conversion
Last updated: 2026-04-21