How to Convert Area Units
Area conversions matter most in real estate, farming and construction. Land in the US is sold by the acre and homes measured in square feet, while most of the world uses hectares and square meters. This converter uses exact factors such as 1 acre = 4,046.8564224 square meters and 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters.
Common Area Conversion Factors
| Conversion | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 acre | 43,560 sq ft (4,046.86 m²) |
| 1 hectare | 2.47105 acres (10,000 m²) |
| 1 square meter | 10.7639 sq ft |
| 1 square mile | 640 acres (2.58999 km²) |
| 1 square yard | 9 sq ft (0.836127 m²) |
Quick mental math: an acre is roughly the size of a football field without the end zones. To convert square meters to square feet, multiply by about 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet.
How many acres is a hectare?
One hectare equals 2.47105 acres, or 10,000 square meters.
How do I convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply by 10.7639. For example, a 100 m² apartment is about 1,076 sq ft.
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