Area Converter
Convert between metric and imperial area units instantly. Perfect for real estate, land measurement, and engineering calculations.
How to Use the Area Converter
Converting area units is straightforward:
- Enter a numeric value in the input field. Decimals and large numbers are supported.
- Select the source unit from the dropdown (square meters, acres, hectares, etc.).
- View all conversions in the results table. Results update live as you type.
- Click Copy next to any result to copy the value to your clipboard.
About Area Measurement
Area measures the two-dimensional extent of a surface. The SI unit is the square meter (m²), while other common units include square feet, acres, and hectares. In real estate and land surveying, acres and hectares are the standard units. One acre equals 43,560 square feet, and one hectare equals 10,000 square meters (roughly 2.47 acres).
Area calculations are fundamental to property valuation, construction planning, agriculture, urban development, and geography. The relationship between linear and area units is quadratic: if you double the side length of a square, its area quadruples. This is why it is critical to use proper area units rather than attempting to convert linear measurements directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are exactly 43,560 square feet in one acre. An acre is approximately 4,047 square meters or 0.4047 hectares.
Multiply the square meter value by 10.7639 to get square feet. For example, 100 m² = 100 × 10.7639 = 1,076.39 ft².
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters (100m × 100m). One hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres.
There are exactly 640 acres in one square mile. One square mile equals approximately 2.59 square kilometers or 259 hectares.