Square Feet ↔ Square Meters Converter
Convert between square feet and square meters instantly
📚 Square Feet ↔ Square Meters Conversion Details
Square Feet to Square Meters Formula
To convert square feet to square meters, multiply by 0.09290304.
Square Meters to Square Feet Formula
To convert square meters to square feet, multiply by 10.76391042.
Bidirectional Conversion
This converter works both ways simultaneously:
- Type in square feet → square meters updates automatically
- Type in square meters → square feet updates automatically
- No buttons to click - works as you type
Common Uses
- Real estate measurements
- Flooring and carpet calculations
- Construction projects
- Land area measurements
📏 How This Converter Works
This is a bidirectional converter that works in real-time:
- Square Feet → Square Meters: When you type in the square feet field, the square meters field automatically updates
- Square Meters → Square Feet: When you type in the square meters field, the square feet field automatically updates
- No swapping needed: Both conversions happen simultaneously
- Real-time: Updates happen as you type, no button clicks required
sqm = sqft × 0.09290304
sqft = sqm × 10.76391042
// Example 1: Type "100" in square feet
sqm = 100 × 0.09290304 = 9.290304
// Example 2: Type "20" in square meters
sqft = 20 × 10.76391042 = 215.2782084
📊 Common Area Conversion Table
| Square Feet | Square Meters | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | 9.29 m² | Small room |
| 500 sq ft | 46.45 m² | Studio apartment |
| 1000 sq ft | 92.90 m² | 2-bedroom apartment |
| 1500 sq ft | 139.35 m² | 3-bedroom house |
| 2500 sq ft | 232.26 m² | Large family home |
| 1 acre (43,560 sq ft) | 4046.86 m² | Standard acre |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: One square foot is equal to approximately 0.092903 square meters.
A: One square meter is equal to approximately 10.7639 square feet.
A: Because area conversion involves squaring the length conversion factor. Since 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, (0.3048)² = 0.09290304.
A: This converter uses the exact conversion factor (0.09290304) and provides calculations up to 4 decimal places.
📐 Understanding Area Conversion
Area conversion is different from length conversion because it involves two dimensions:
So: (1 foot)² = (0.3048 meters)²
1 square foot = 0.09290304 square meters
This is why the area conversion factor (0.09290304) is the square of the length conversion factor (0.3048).