Square feet are the standard for floor space and property listings in the U.S., Canada, the UK and South Asia. One square foot is exactly 0.09290304 m², so a 1,000 ft² flat is about 92.9 m².
How to use the Square Feet Converter
- Pick the unit you are starting from in the From menu and type your value.
- Pick the unit you want in the To menu. The heading changes to match – for example “Square Feet to Square Meters Converter”.
- The most common area units are shown below at the same time, so you can compare them at a glance.
- Type into any result to convert backwards, then use Copy results – the copied text starts with the heading for your chosen units.
Results update as you type. Everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Every area unit is defined by an exact factor relative to the square metre (the base unit). The calculator first turns the value you type into square metres, then turns that into the unit you picked in the “To” menu and into each of the common units below it. This two-step method means any unit can be converted to any other – 16 units are available in each menu – and you can type into any field, including a result, to work in the other direction. Changing a unit menu keeps the quantity the same and just re-expresses it, and the page heading and copied results follow your choice.
How to convert area units
- Choose the unit you have in the From menu and type the value, for example 1,000 ft².
- Choose the unit you want in the To menu, for example square metres. The page heading changes to “Square Feet to Square Meters Converter”.
- The calculator multiplies by the square metre factor of the “from” unit and divides by the factor of the “to” unit: 1,000 ft² × 0.09290304 ÷ 1 = 92.90304 m².
1 square foot in common units
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Square metres (m²) | 0.09290304 |
| Square inches (in²) | 144 |
| Square yards (yd²) | 0.11111111 |
| Acres (acre) | 2.295684 × 10-5 |
| Hectares (ha) | 9.290304 × 10-6 |
| Square centimetres (cm²) | 929.0304 |
Square feet conversion table
| Square feet | m² | in² | yd² | acre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.09290304 | 144 | 0.11111111 | 2.295684 × 10-5 |
| 100 | 9.290304 | 14,400 | 11.111111 | 0.0022956841 |
| 500 | 46.45152 | 72,000 | 55.555556 | 0.011478421 |
| 1,000 | 92.90304 | 144,000 | 111.11111 | 0.022956841 |
| 1,500 | 139.35456 | 216,000 | 166.66667 | 0.034435262 |
| 2,000 | 185.80608 | 288,000 | 222.22222 | 0.045913682 |
| 43,560 | 4,046.8564 | 6,272,640 | 4,840 | 1 |
What is a square foot?
The square foot is a square 1 ft on each side, exactly 0.09290304 m². U.S., Canadian, UK and South Asian property listings quote floor space in square feet.
What is a square metre?
The square metre is the SI unit of area: a square 1 m on each side. Floor plans, apartment listings and paint coverage are given in m² in most of the world.
What is a square inch?
A square inch is a square 1 in on each side, exactly 6.4516 cm². It appears in tile, glass and sheet-metal quotes and in pressure units such as pounds per square inch.
Common mistakes to avoid
Converting area with a length factor (1 m = 3.28 ft, but 1 m² = 10.76 ft², not 3.28 ft²), and assuming regional land units such as marla, bigha or katha have one standard size everywhere.
Formula
1 ft² = 0.09290304 m²1 ft² = 144 in²1 ft² = 0.11111111 yd²1 ft² = 2.295684 × 10^-5 acre1 ft² = 9.290304 × 10^-6 haWorked example
Inputs — From: 1,000 ft².
Results — To = 92.90304 m²; Square inches = 144,000 in²; Square yards = 111.11111111 yd²; Acres = 0.02295684 acre; Hectares = 0.0092903 ha; Square centimetres = 929,030.4 cm².
Frequently asked questions
How many m² in 1,000 ft²?
About 92.9 m².
How many square feet in an acre?
43,560.
How many sq in in a sq ft?
144.
How do I change the units?
Pick any unit in the From and To menus. The value is converted in place, and the heading changes to show your conversion, for example “Square Feet to Square Meters Converter”.
Can I type into any field?
Yes. Every field is editable, so you can start from whichever unit you have.
How many units can I convert between?
16 area units, from the everyday to the specialised.
Which units are exact?
All factors here are exact by definition except astronomical and similar reference values, which use internationally agreed constants.
What formula does the Square Feet Converter use?
1 ft² = 0.09290304 m².