Square Meters to Square Feet Converter

Relationship Between Square Meters and Square Feet

The two units are linked through the international foot definition. 1 m² equals exactly 10.7639104167 ft² because a meter equals 3.280839895 feet.

The inverse relationship is 1 ft² ≈ 0.09290304 m².

To convert square meters to square feet, multiply the metric value by 10.7639104167. Our calculator applies this constant automatically so you always get precise results.

About Square Meters (m²)

SI Base Area Unit

The square meter is the International System of Units (SI) standard for measuring surface area. It is defined as the area of a square with sides exactly one meter in length.

Where Square Meters Are Used

Most countries use square meters for floor plans, land registry documents, construction permits, energy certificates, and architectural drawings.

Helpful Benchmarks

["Studio apartment: 35–45 m²","Tennis court: about 260 m²","One hectare: 10,000 m²"]

About Square Feet (ft²)

Imperial Area Unit

A square foot represents the area of a 1 ft × 1 ft square. It is widely used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for real estate listings and interior layouts.

Conversion Back to Metric

Because 1 ft equals 0.3048 m, multiplying square feet by 0.09290304 yields square meters. This is useful when you need to reconcile imperial plans with metric building codes.

Common Context

["Small bedroom: 120 ft²","Two-car garage: ~400 ft²","Single-family home (US median): ~2,300 ft²"]

Square Meter to Square Foot Conversion Table

Use this reference table to estimate living areas, office layouts, or land parcels when collaborating across metric and imperial markets.