Unit Converter
Convert From Square Feet to Square Meters and Vice Versa
Square Feet ↔ Square Meters
Type in either square feet or square meters — it’ll convert to the other automatically!
📏 What is a Square Foot (ft²)?
A square foot is a unit of area used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems. It's commonly used to measure rooms, houses, and real estate space. 1 square foot = 144 square inches = 0.092903 square meters.
📐 What is a Square Meter (m²)?
A square meter is the standard unit of area in the metric system. It’s used globally to measure area for homes, land, architecture, and interior design. 1 m² = 10.7639 ft².
🧠 Quick Comparison
| Unit | Equivalent | Used In |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft² | 0.092903 m² | USA, UK (real estate, interior design) |
| 1 m² | 10.7639 ft² | Global standard (construction, architecture) |
🧮 How to Convert
Square Feet to Square Meters: m² = ft² × 0.092903
Square Meters to Square Feet: ft² = m² × 10.7639
Example:
500 ft² × 0.092903 = 46.45 m²
💡 Pro Tip
In real estate listings, always check the unit system. U.S. and UK use ft², but most international property sites use m². Multiply or divide by 10.76 for quick mental conversion!
🎉 Did You Know?
The term "square feet" dates back to medieval times, when land was often measured by the length of a man’s foot — and still survives in today's high-rise apartment brochures!
🏠 Real-World Area Examples
- 1 ft² – About the size of a standard floor tile
- 100 ft² – A small bathroom or closet
- 500 ft² – A studio apartment
- 1000 ft² – A two-bedroom flat
- 93 m² – Equivalent of 1,000 ft²
📊 Square Feet to Square Meters Conversion Chart
| Square Feet (ft²) | Square Meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0929 |
| 10 | 0.929 |
| 50 | 4.645 |
| 100 | 9.29 |
| 500 | 46.45 |
| 1000 | 92.9 |
📜 Timeline: The Rise of Area Units
- Ancient Rome: Land measured in “jugera” (roughly 0.25 hectares)
- Middle Ages: Feet and yards used to measure plots in England
- 1790s: Metric system introduced in France with the square meter
- Modern Era: m² adopted globally, ft² retained in U.S. and UK
🌍 When to Use ft² vs m²
- 🏘️ ft²: U.S., UK property listings and building codes
- 🏗️ m²: Used worldwide in design, construction, real estate, and architecture
- 🔁 Tip: Multiply m² by 10.76 to get ft² instantly