Area Converter
Convert square metres, square feet, acres, hectares and more instantly.
Convert area units
This area converter switches between metric units (square metres, hectares, square kilometres) and imperial units (square feet, square yards, acres, square miles). It is useful for property and land, flooring and tiling, gardening, and construction projects. Enter a value, choose your units, and the conversion updates instantly.
Common area conversions
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 square metre | square feet | 10.76 ft² |
| 1 acre | square metres | 4,047 m² |
| 1 hectare | acres | 2.471 acres |
| 1 acre | square feet | 43,560 ft² |
Acres and hectares
An acre is a traditional unit still common for land in the US and UK, equal to 43,560 square feet or about 4,047 square metres. A hectare is the metric equivalent used internationally, equal to 10,000 square metres or about 2.47 acres. For working out materials over an area, see our construction calculators.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet in a square metre?
One square metre is about 10.76 square feet.