Area Converter
Convert between acres, square feet, square meters, hectares, and more. Fast, accurate, mobile-friendly area conversions for real estate and construction.
Universal Area Converter
International standard
Homes, apartments
Quick Conversion Formulas
Common Area Reference Points
Tennis Court
2,808 sq ft / 260.87 sq m
Basketball Court
4,700 sq ft / 436.64 sq m
Acre (Football Field)
43,560 sq ft / 4,046.86 sq m
City Block (typical)
2-5 acres / 100,000 sq ft
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This tool provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be relied upon for important decisions. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
Popular Area Conversions
Quick Area Conversion Reference
| From | To | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acres | Square Feet | sq ft = acres × 43,560 | 2 acres = 87,120 sq ft |
| Square Feet | Acres | acres = sq ft ÷ 43,560 | 43,560 sq ft = 1 acre |
| Square Meters | Square Feet | sq ft = sq m × 10.764 | 100 sq m = 1,076.4 sq ft |
| Square Feet | Square Meters | sq m = sq ft ÷ 10.764 | 1,000 sq ft = 92.9 sq m |
| Hectares | Acres | acres = ha × 2.471 | 10 ha = 24.71 acres |
| Acres | Hectares | ha = acres ÷ 2.471 | 5 acres = 2.02 ha |
Understanding Area Units
Acres
The acre is a traditional unit of land measurement used primarily in the United States, UK, and former British colonies. One acre equals 43,560 square feet.
- Residential lots: 0.25-1 acre typical
- Farms: 50-500+ acres
- Parks: 5-100+ acres
- Football field: About 1.32 acres
Square Feet
Square feet are the standard measurement for homes, apartments, and commercial spaces in the US. Essential for real estate and construction.
- Studio apartment: 400-600 sq ft
- Average home: 1,500-2,500 sq ft
- Retail space: 1,000-10,000 sq ft
- Warehouse: 50,000+ sq ft
Square Meters
The international standard for area measurement used worldwide. Part of the metric system, making conversions straightforward.
- Small apartment: 30-50 sq m
- Average home: 100-200 sq m
- Office space: 10-20 sq m per person
- Tennis court: 260.87 sq m
Hectares
Used internationally for large land areas like farms, forests, and parks. One hectare equals 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres.
- Small farm: 5-20 hectares
- Large farm: 100-1,000+ hectares
- Forest plot: 50-500 hectares
- City park: 10-100 hectares
Common Area Conversion Use Cases
🏠 Real Estate
Converting property sizes, lot dimensions, and building areas between square feet, acres, and square meters for listings and comparisons.
🏗️ Construction
Calculating material requirements, project areas, and site dimensions across different measurement systems for international projects.
🌾 Agriculture
Converting farm sizes, field areas, and crop land between acres, hectares, and square meters for planning and records.
🌲 Land Management
Measuring forest areas, conservation zones, and park sizes using appropriate units for different regions and purposes.
🌱 Gardening
Planning garden layouts, calculating coverage for seeds and fertilizer, and designing outdoor spaces in preferred units.
📐 Land Surveying
Converting survey measurements, property boundaries, and legal descriptions between various area units for accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre contains exactly 43,560 square feet. This is a standard conversion used in real estate and land measurement throughout the United States.
What's the difference between acres and hectares?
Acres are used primarily in the US and UK (43,560 sq ft), while hectares are the international metric unit (10,000 sq m). One hectare equals 2.471 acres.
How do I convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply square meters by 10.7639 to get square feet. For example, 100 sq m × 10.7639 = 1,076.39 square feet. This is essential for international real estate comparisons.
Which area unit should I use?
Use square feet for homes and buildings in the US, acres for land lots and farms, square meters for international properties, and hectares for large agricultural or forest areas.