Area Converter | Square Meter, Feet, Acre, Hectare, Km², Mile²

Free Area Converter Tool

Convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more. Perfect for real estate, construction, agriculture, and educational purposes.

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About Area Conversion

Area conversion is essential in many fields including real estate, construction, agriculture, and land surveying. Our area converter provides instant, accurate conversions between the most commonly used area units worldwide.

Whether you're calculating property sizes, planning construction projects, or working with agricultural land, this tool helps you convert between metric, imperial, and specialized units quickly and reliably.

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Global Units

Supports metric, imperial, and regional units

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Common Area Conversions

Metric System

  • 1 square meter = 10,000 cm²
  • 1 hectare = 10,000 m²
  • 1 square kilometer = 100 hectares
  • 1 square kilometer = 1,000,000 m²

Imperial System

  • 1 square foot = 144 square inches
  • 1 square yard = 9 square feet
  • 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
  • 1 square mile = 640 acres

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Area measures the space inside a shape (in square units), while perimeter measures the distance around the outside of a shape (in linear units). For example, a room's area tells you how much floor space you have, while its perimeter tells you how much baseboard you'd need.

How many square feet are in an acre?

One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet. This is a standard measurement commonly used in real estate and agriculture. An acre is roughly the size of a football field (without the end zones).

What's the difference between hectares and acres?

Hectares are metric units (1 hectare = 10,000 m²) while acres are imperial units (1 acre = 43,560 ft²). One hectare equals approximately 2.47 acres. Hectares are commonly used internationally, while acres are primarily used in the US and UK.

How do I calculate the area of irregular shapes?

For irregular shapes, you can break them down into simpler shapes (rectangles, triangles, circles) and add their areas together. Alternatively, use the grid method: overlay a grid and count the squares, or use specialized surveying tools for precision measurements.

Is this converter accurate for professional use?

Our converter uses standard conversion factors and provides high precision calculations. However, for critical professional applications like legal documents, surveying, or construction, always verify with official sources and consider consulting professionals.

Can I use this on mobile devices?

Yes! Our area converter is fully responsive and optimized for smartphones and tablets. The interface adapts to your screen size for easy use on any device. All calculations happen locally in your browser, so you don't need an internet connection after loading the page.

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