Area Converter

Convert between different units of area and surface - square meters, acres, square feet, hectares, and more.

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What It Does

An Area Converter is a practical tool for converting between different units of area and surface measurement. It converts between metric units like square meters, square kilometers, hectares, and square centimeters, and imperial units such as acres, square miles, square yards, square feet, and square inches. This tool is essential for real estate professionals calculating property sizes, construction workers measuring land and building areas, farmers planning crop areas, architects designing spaces, and anyone working with land measurements. It provides accurate conversions with high precision, supporting both metric (SI) and imperial (US/UK) systems. Perfect for understanding property dimensions, land area calculations, floor space measurements, and converting between different regional measurement standards.

Key Features:

  • Convert between 9 common area units (square meters, square kilometers, square centimeters, hectares, acres, square miles, square yards, square feet, square inches)
  • Real-time conversion as you type - instant results
  • Swap button to quickly reverse conversion direction
  • High precision results with up to 4 decimal places
  • Support for both metric and imperial area systems
  • Clear unit labels with abbreviations (m², km², ha, ac, etc.)
  • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing
  • Mobile-responsive design for field measurements

How To Use

Convert areas instantly between metric and imperial units. Perfect for real estate, construction, agriculture, and land measurement.

1

Enter the Area Value

Type or paste the area value you want to convert into the "Value" input field. You can enter whole numbers or decimals (e.g., 1000, 25.5, 0.75).

2

Select Source Unit

Choose the unit you're converting FROM using the "From" dropdown. Options include square meters, square kilometers, hectares, acres, square miles, square yards, square feet, and square inches.

3

Select Target Unit

Choose the unit you want to convert TO using the "To" dropdown. The result updates automatically as you make your selection.

4

View Result

See the converted area value displayed prominently in the result box. The conversion happens in real-time as you type or change units.

5

Swap Units (Optional)

Click the swap button (⇄) to instantly reverse the conversion direction, swapping the "From" and "To" units without re-entering the value.

Pro Tips

  • •1 hectare = 10,000 square meters = 2.471 acres
  • •1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters = 43,560 square feet
  • •1 square mile = 640 acres = 2.59 square kilometers
  • •For real estate, acres and square feet are commonly used in the US
  • •Hectares are standard for large land areas in metric countries
  • •Square meters are ideal for smaller areas like rooms and apartments

Benefits

Real Estate: Quickly convert property sizes between different measurement systems
Construction: Calculate building areas, floor space, and land requirements accurately
Agriculture: Plan crop areas and understand farm sizes in different units
International Business: Convert land measurements for global transactions
Education: Learn area relationships between metric and imperial systems
Accuracy: Eliminate manual calculation errors in area conversions
Time Saving: Instant conversions save time over manual calculations
Versatility: Handle everything from small rooms to large land parcels

Use Cases

Real Estate and Property

Convert property sizes for listings, comparisons, and documentation. Real estate agents often need to convert between square feet (US standard) and square meters (international standard) when working with international clients or comparing properties.

Convert a 2,000 square foot house to square meters (185.81 m²) for international listings

Construction and Architecture

Calculate building areas, floor space, and land requirements. Architects and builders work with different units depending on project location and client preferences.

Convert 5 acres of land to square meters (20,234.3 m²) for construction planning

Agriculture and Farming

Plan crop areas and understand farm sizes. Farmers often work with acres (US) or hectares (metric countries) and need to convert between them.

Convert 50 hectares to acres (123.55 acres) for farm planning

Land Surveying

Convert survey measurements between different unit systems. Surveyors work with various area units depending on local standards and client requirements.

Convert 1 square mile to hectares (258.999 ha) for survey documentation

Interior Design

Calculate room and floor areas for design projects. Interior designers need to convert between square feet and square meters when working with international suppliers or clients.

Convert a 300 square foot room to square meters (27.87 m²) for material calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the difference between a hectare and an acre?
A hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters (100 meters × 100 meters). An acre is an imperial unit equal to 4,046.86 square meters or 43,560 square feet. One hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres. Hectares are commonly used in metric countries for large land areas, while acres are standard in the United States and some Commonwealth countries.
2 How many square feet are in an acre?
There are exactly 43,560 square feet in one acre. This is a standard conversion used in real estate, agriculture, and land measurement. An acre is also equal to 4,840 square yards or 0.404686 hectares.
3 What is a square mile and how does it relate to other units?
A square mile is the area of a square with sides one mile long. One square mile equals 640 acres, 2.58999 square kilometers, or 27,878,400 square feet. Square miles are commonly used for large areas like cities, counties, and states in the United States.
4 Can I convert between metric and imperial area units?
Yes! The tool seamlessly converts between metric units (square meters, hectares, square kilometers) and imperial units (acres, square miles, square feet, square yards). You can convert from any unit to any other unit, making it perfect for international work and comparing measurements from different sources.
5 What unit should I use for small areas like rooms?
For small areas like rooms, apartments, or offices, square meters (metric) or square feet (imperial) are most appropriate. Square meters are standard in metric countries, while square feet are standard in the United States. For very small areas, square centimeters or square inches might be used, but square meters/feet are more practical for most room measurements.
6 How accurate are area conversions?
All conversions use precise conversion factors based on international standards. For example, 1 acre = 4,046.8564224 square meters exactly. Results are displayed with up to 4 decimal places for accuracy while remaining readable. The precision is sufficient for all practical applications including real estate, construction, and surveying.

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