Square Foot to Square Meter Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert square feet to square meters with our free online area converter.
Square Foot to Square Meter Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Square Foot).
- The converted value in Square Meter 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 Foot to Square Meter
Converting Square Foot to Square Meter involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Square Foot = 0.092903 square metersExample Calculation:
Convert 10 square feet: 10 × 0.092903 = 0.92903 square meters
Note: Conversion factors can sometimes be rounded for display purposes. For precise calculations, always use the full factor or rely on the calculator above.
What is a Square Foot and a Square Meter?
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.
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.
Note: The Square Foot is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Square Meter belongs to the metric (SI) system.
History of the Square Foot and Square Meter
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.
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.
Common Uses for square feet and square meters
Explore the typical applications for both Square Foot (imperial/US) and Square Meter (metric) to understand their common contexts.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions 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.
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.
Conversion Table: Square Foot to Square Meter
| Square Foot (ft²) | Square Meter (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.093 |
| 5 | 0.465 |
| 10 | 0.929 |
| 25 | 2.323 |
| 50 | 4.645 |
| 100 | 9.29 |
| 500 | 46.452 |
| 1,000 | 92.903 |