Area Converter
An area converter changes a surface measurement from one unit to another, such as square meters to square feet or acres to hectares. This tool uses exact definitions: 1 square foot = 0.09290304 m², 1 acre = 43,560 square feet = 4,046.8564224 m², and 1 hectare = 10,000 m². Results update instantly and cover every supported unit.
Free, no signup. Runs entirely in your browser; files and text are not uploaded.
How to use the Area Converter
- Type the area in the Value box.
- Select your unit in From, such as square meters.
- Select the unit you need in To, such as square feet.
- Read or copy the result, or scan the all-units table.
Features
- Square millimeters to square kilometers, plus hectares
- Square inches, feet, yards and miles, plus acres
- Exact conversion factors derived from 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- All-units table, presets for acres and hectares, swap and copy
- Precision control up to 8 decimal places
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in a square meter?
One square meter is about 10.7639 square feet, because 1 ft² is exactly 0.09290304 m².
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre is exactly 43,560 square feet, or 4,046.8564224 square meters.
How many acres are in a hectare?
One hectare is 10,000 m², which is about 2.47105 acres.
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Built and reviewed by Naqash Thaheem, Technical Project Manager. Last reviewed 2026-09-24.