Area Converter
Convert square metres, square feet, acres and hectares. Type a value and read the result.
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Results follow standard formulas and are rounded for display.
About the Area Converter
This page converts square metres, square feet, acres and hectares. Pick the unit you have and the unit you want, type a number and the answer updates straight away.
Use the other categories in the same tool for length, weight, temperature, volume, area, speed, time, pressure, energy and data. Conversions use standard factors shown to several decimals.
People look up area conversions when they follow a recipe or manual written for another country, compare products listed in different units, check homework or plan a trip. A conversion is only as reliable as the unit names you pick, so read them carefully, keep the full result while you work and round at the end. The calculation happens in your browser as you type, so nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
How to use it
Pick the units. Choose From and To in the area list.
Type a value. Decimals are fine.
Read the answer. Use the swap control to reverse it.
Convert 1 acre to square metres
Tips for good results
- Check the unit names carefully, because similar units differ by country.
- Round only at the end if you chain several conversions.
- Use the swap control to check your answer in reverse.
Common mistakes
- Picking the wrong unit variant, such as US and imperial.
- Rounding too early.
Common questions
Which area units are included?
Common ones: square metres, square feet, acres and hectares.
How exact is the conversion?
It uses standard factors and shows several decimal places.
Can I convert in reverse?
Yes. Swap the units.
Is my input stored?
No.
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Results follow standard formulas and are rounded for display.
