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Area Converter
Convert area between square meters, hectares, acres, square feet and more.
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How to Use This Converter
Type a value in either box and pick the units. The other box updates instantly. Use the swap button to reverse the direction.
- All 10 units are supported in both directions.
- Results update live as you type — no button to press.
- Values are formatted for readability while staying precise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet in an acre?
43,560 square feet. An acre is 4,046.86 square meters.
How do I convert hectares to acres?
Multiply by 2.47105. One hectare = 10,000 m².
What is the difference between square meters and square kilometers?
1 km² = 1,000,000 m², because 1 km = 1,000 m and you square the conversion.
How do I convert square feet to square meters?
Multiply by 0.092903. One square foot = 0.0929 m².
Practical Example
Convert a 5-acre plot to square meters. One acre = 4,046.856 m², so 5 × 4,046.856 = 20,234.3 m² (about 2.02 hectares).
- 5 acres × 43,560 = 217,800 square feet
- 20,234.3 m² ÷ 10,000 = 2.0234 hectares
- Formula: acres × 4,046.856 = square meters
What Your Results Mean
- Square meters (m²) — the SI base unit for area; 1 hectare = 10,000 m².
- Acre — exactly 4,046.8564224 m² or 43,560 ft², used mainly for land.
- Hectare (ha) — 10,000 m², the standard metric unit for farmland.
- Square miles (mi²) — 1 mi² = 640 acres = 2,589,988 m².
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