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Short answer
Multiply square feet by 0.0929 to get square metres, or square metres by 10.764 to get square feet. The factors are exact because 1 foot is defined as 0.3048 metres.
1. Exact factors
1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly, so squaring it:
- 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m²
- 1 m² ≈ 10.7639 ft²
- 1 acre = 43,560 ft² ≈ 4,046.86 m²
- 1 hectare = 10,000 m² ≈ 2.471 acres
2. Quick chart
| Square feet | Square metres |
|---|---|
| 100 | 9.29 |
| 500 | 46.45 |
| 1,000 | 92.90 |
| 2,000 | 185.81 |
3. Worked example
A 12 ft by 15 ft room is 180 ft². 180 × 0.0929 = 16.72 m².
Convert any shape's area in nine units with the Area Calculator.
4. Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in a square meter?expand_more
About 10.7639.
How do I convert square feet to square meters?expand_more
Multiply by 0.0929 (exactly 0.09290304).
How many square feet are in an acre?expand_more
43,560.
Why not just convert the lengths?expand_more
You can, but convert each length first and then multiply. Do not multiply a length factor on an area.