Square Meter to Square Foot Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert square meters to square feet with our free online area converter.
Square Meter to Square Foot Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Square Meter).
- The converted value in Square Foot will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Area category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Square Meter to Square Foot
Converting Square Meter to Square Foot involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Square Meter = 10.76391 square feetExample Calculation:
Convert 10 square meters: 10 × 10.76391 = 107.6391 square feet
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What is a Square Meter and a Square Foot?
The square meter (symbol: m²) is the SI derived unit of area. It represents the area of a square with sides that are each one meter long.
The square foot (symbol: ft², sq ft) is an imperial and US customary unit of area. It represents the area of a square with sides that are each one foot long.
Note: The Square Meter is part of the metric (SI) system, primarily used globally in science and trade. The Square Foot belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Square Meter and Square Foot
Derived directly from the meter, which was defined during the French Revolution, the square meter became the standard unit of area within the International System of Units (SI) established in 1960. Its adoption provided a consistent, universally accepted measure for scientific, technical, and everyday area calculations.
Derived from the foot, a unit of length with historical roots in various ancient civilizations, the square foot became a standard measure of area in systems using the foot, particularly in the British Empire and subsequently the United States. It remains widely used in these regions, especially in construction and real estate.
Common Uses for square meters and square feet
Explore the typical applications for both Square Meter (metric) and Square Foot (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for square meters
- Real Estate & Construction (Metric): Standard unit for measuring floor space in buildings, room sizes, and land parcels in countries using the metric system.
- Science & Engineering: Used extensively in physics (e.g., calculating pressure = force/area), material science, and various engineering fields for surface area calculations.
- Textiles & Manufacturing: Measuring the area of fabrics, paper, or other sheet materials.
- Gardening & Landscaping: Estimating the area for planting, paving, or turfing small to medium-sized plots.
Common Uses for square feet
- Real Estate & Construction (US/UK): The primary unit for measuring floor space in residential and commercial buildings, room sizes, and smaller land parcels in the US, UK, Canada, and some other countries.
- Home Improvement: Used for calculating materials needed for flooring, tiling, painting walls, etc.
- Gardening & Landscaping (US/UK): Estimating the area for small gardens, lawns, or patios.
- Art & Photography: Sometimes used to specify the dimensions or area of artwork or prints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Square Meter (m²)
What is the base SI unit for area?
The square meter (m²) is the SI derived unit for area.
How big is a square meter?
It's the area of a square where each side is exactly one meter long. Imagine a square roughly the size of a large beach towel.
How many square feet are in a square meter?
One square meter is approximately 10.764 square feet.
Is the square meter used worldwide?
Yes, it is the standard unit of area in the vast majority of countries that use the metric system and is the standard in science and engineering globally.
About Square Foot (ft²)
How big is a square foot?
It's the area of a square measuring 1 foot by 1 foot (or 12 inches by 12 inches).
How many square inches are in a square foot?
There are 144 square inches in one square foot (12 inches x 12 inches).
How many square feet are in a square meter?
One square meter contains approximately 10.764 square feet. Conversely, one square foot is about 0.0929 square meters.
Where is the square foot mainly used?
It is primarily used in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several other countries influenced by the imperial system, mainly for construction and real estate.
Conversion Table: Square Meter to Square Foot
| Square Meter (m²) | Square Foot (ft²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.764 |
| 5 | 53.82 |
| 10 | 107.639 |
| 25 | 269.098 |
| 50 | 538.196 |
| 100 | 1,076.391 |
| 500 | 5,381.955 |
| 1,000 | 10,763.91 |