Area Converter

How to Use This Tool

The Professional Area Converter makes it easy to switch between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more. Enter any positive number in the input field, then pick your starting unit from the dropdown. Use the quick select buttons for common values like one acre or 100 square meters. You can also adjust the precision to control how many decimal places you see.

All conversions appear in real time as you type. You can see how one unit compares to others instantly. The tool includes specialized units like football fields and basketball courts for sports applications. To make results easier to grasp, the tool adds real-world examples that show what each area feels like in daily life. Copy any result directly to your clipboard for quick sharing or calculations.

Area Conversion Facts

1. A square meter (m²) is the SI unit of area, equal to the area of a square with sides of one meter. It's the standard unit for measuring floor space, land area, and surface area in most countries using the metric system.
2. A square foot (ft²) equals the area of a square with sides of one foot (12 inches). It's commonly used in the United States for measuring room sizes, house areas, and smaller land plots. One square foot equals 0.092903 square meters.
3. An acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet or 4,046.86 square meters. Originally defined as the area that could be plowed by one ox in one day, it's still widely used for measuring land, especially in agriculture and real estate in the United States.
4. A hectare equals exactly 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres. Used worldwide for measuring land area, especially in agriculture, forestry, and land planning. The name comes from the Greek word “hecto” (hundred) and “are” (a metric unit of area).
5. A square kilometer (km²) equals one million square meters or 100 hectares. It's used for measuring large areas like cities, countries, lakes, and forests. One square kilometer equals about 0.386 square miles or 247.1 acres.
6. A square mile (mi²) equals 640 acres or 2.59 square kilometers. Commonly used in the United States for measuring large land areas, cities, states, and countries. It represents the area of a square with sides of exactly one mile (5,280 feet).
7. A square inch (in²) is used for small areas and equals 6.4516 square centimeters. It's commonly used in manufacturing, engineering, and anywhere precise small area measurements are needed, such as electronic components or jewelry.
8. A square yard (yd²) equals 9 square feet or 0.836127 square meters. Often used for measuring carpeting, fabric, and medium-sized areas. One yard equals 3 feet, so a square yard is a 3×3 foot area.
9. Square centimeters (cm²) and square millimeters (mm²) are used for very small areas. One cm² equals 100 mm² and is commonly used in science, medicine, and engineering for precise measurements of small surfaces.
10. The are is a metric unit equal to 100 square meters, though it's rarely used today. The hectare (100 ares) is much more common. The are was part of the original metric system introduced in France in the 1790s.

Real Estate and Land Measurement

In real estate, areas are typically measured in square feet (US), square meters (most other countries), or acres/hectares for larger properties. Understanding these conversions helps when comparing international properties or working with different measurement systems.

Agricultural and Land Planning

Farmers and land planners use acres (US) or hectares (international) for field sizes, crop planning, and land management. Agricultural machinery and seed calculations are often based on these units, making accurate conversion essential for farming operations.

Construction and Architecture

Building plans use square feet or square meters for floor areas, room sizes, and material calculations. Architects and contractors need precise area measurements for cost estimation, material ordering, and building code compliance.

Sports and Recreation

Sports facilities have standardized areas - a football field is about 1.32 acres, a basketball court is 420 m², and a tennis court is 261 m². These references help visualize larger areas in familiar terms.