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Understanding Area Conversions
Area measurements are used in real estate, construction, and land management. Square meters and hectares are metric standards, while acres and square feet are common in the US and UK property markets.
💡 1 acre ≈ 4,047 m² ≈ a football field minus the end zones
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the area of a room?
Multiply length by width for rectangular rooms. For irregular shapes, divide into rectangles, calculate each, and add together. Our converter helps you switch between square meters, square feet, or other units as needed.
What is the difference between acres and hectares?
An acre is approximately 4,047 square meters (43,560 sq ft), while a hectare is exactly 10,000 square meters. Hectares are used in most of the world, while acres are common in the US, UK, and countries with British colonial history. 1 hectare ≈ 2.47 acres.
How big is a square meter in real terms?
A square meter is about 10.76 square feet - roughly the size of a large floor tile or a small closet. An average desk takes up about 1-1.5 square meters. A parking space is typically 12-15 square meters.
What area unit should I use for real estate?
In the US, use square feet for buildings and acres for land. In most other countries, use square meters for buildings and hectares for land. Our converter helps you compare properties listed in different units.
How do I convert paint coverage between units?
Paint coverage is typically given as area per liter or gallon. Convert the area of your walls to the same unit system, then divide by the coverage rate. Add 10-15% extra for multiple coats and waste.
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1 square meter = 10.7639 square foot
1 square foot = 0.092903 square meter
1 hectare = 2.4711 acre
1 acre = 0.404686 hectare
1 square kilometer = 0.3861 square mile
1 square mile = 2.59 square kilometer
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