Area Converter - Convert Between Different Area Units
Free online area unit converter. Convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and other area units instantly.
Convert area measurements between different units with this simple and accurate area converter. Instantly convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more.
Common Area Conversions
Square Meters to Square Feet
1 m² = 10.764 ft²
Acres to Hectares
1 acre = 0.4047 hectares
Square Kilometers to Square Miles
1 km² = 0.3861 mi²
Square Feet to Square Yards
1 ft² = 0.1111 yd²
Hectares to Square Meters
1 hectare = 10,000 m²
Square Inches to Square Centimeters
1 in² = 6.4516 cm²
How This Tool Works
Our Area Converter tool makes it easy to convert area measurements between different units:
- Enter the area value you want to convert in the "Value" field
- Select the unit you're converting from in the "From" dropdown
- Select the unit you're converting to in the "To" dropdown
- View the converted result instantly
- Use the "Swap Units" button to quickly reverse the conversion
- Copy the result to your clipboard by clicking the copy button
The converter supports a wide range of area units including:
- Square meters (m²)
- Square kilometers (km²)
- Square centimeters (cm²)
- Square millimeters (mm²)
- Square micrometers (µm²)
- Hectares (ha)
- Square miles (mi²)
- Square yards (yd²)
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square inches (in²)
- Acres
All conversions are performed with high precision using standard conversion factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this area converter?
This area converter uses standard conversion factors and performs calculations with high precision. The results are accurate to multiple decimal places, with the display precision adjusted based on the magnitude of the result.
What's the difference between an acre and a hectare?
Both acres and hectares are units of area commonly used for measuring land:
- An acre is an imperial unit equal to 4,840 square yards or about 4,047 square meters.
- A hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters or about 2.471 acres.
Hectares are used in most countries that have adopted the metric system, while acres are still commonly used in the United States, United Kingdom, and some other countries.
When would I need to convert between area units?
Area unit conversions are useful in many scenarios:
- Real estate - comparing property sizes listed in different units
- Construction - converting between units on architectural plans
- Agriculture - calculating field sizes, crop yields, or fertilizer application rates
- International business - working with measurements from different countries
- Education - solving mathematical problems involving different area units
- DIY projects - calculating material needs for flooring, painting, or landscaping
How do I calculate the area of an irregularly shaped space?
For irregularly shaped spaces, you can:
- Divide the space into simple shapes (rectangles, triangles, circles)
- Calculate the area of each shape
- Add all the areas together
For more complex shapes, you might need specialized surveying tools or software. Once you have your total area in one unit, you can use this converter to convert it to any other area unit you need.
Tips and Best Practices
- For real estate purposes in the US, remember that 1 acre is approximately 43,560 square feet
- When working with international properties, hectares (10,000 m²) are the standard metric measurement
- For home improvement projects, measuring in square feet or square meters is usually most practical
- A standard American football field is about 1.32 acres or 0.53 hectares (excluding end zones)
- For landscaping projects, 1 square meter is approximately 10.76 square feet
- When calculating material needs, always add 5-10% extra to account for waste and cuts
- Remember that area is the product of length and width in the same unit (e.g., meters × meters = square meters)