Area Converter

Convert area between square metres, square feet, acres, hectares, and more.

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Area Converter: The Complete Guide

Convert area instantly. Switch between square metres, square feet, acres, hectares, square miles, and more, and see the conversion rate in both directions.

Who the Area Converter is for

Anyone converting land or surface area between metric and imperial units.

How to use the Area Converter

  1. Type your values into the fields above — pick your currency or units where the calculator offers them.
  2. Results update automatically as you type; there's no submit button and nothing is sent to a server.
  3. Adjust any input to compare scenarios, then copy the result with a single click.

How it works

Each unit has a fixed size in square metres. The value is converted to square metres, then to the target unit: result = value × (from-unit m²) ÷ (to-unit m²).

Features

  • Metric & imperial
  • 9 area units
  • Acres & hectares
  • Instant result

Measuring area

Area is measured in square units — square metres and hectares in metric, square feet and acres in imperial. An acre is about 4,047 square metres, and a hectare is 10,000. This converter is handy for real estate, farming, flooring, and land surveys, covering everything from a small room to a large field.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is an acre?

About 4,047 square metres, or roughly 43,560 square feet — a little smaller than a standard football pitch.

How many square feet in a square metre?

About 10.764 square feet. The converter uses the exact factor for precise results.

Is this calculator free and private?

Yes. It's completely free with no signup, and every calculation runs locally in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device.