Square Meter to Square Foot Converter
Converts square meter to square foot (m² to sq ft) and back. The conversion factor is shown below every result.
How to Convert Square Meter to Square Foot
What Is a Square Meter?
The square meter (m²) is the SI unit of area, equal to the area of a square with 1-meter sides.
What Is a Square Foot?
A square foot (sq ft), used in US customary and imperial measurement, is the area of a square with 1-foot sides.
Common Square Meter to Square Foot Reference Points
Real-world reference values for quick sanity checks.
| Item | Square Meter (m²) | Square Foot (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| A typical parking space | 12.5 m² | 134.55 sq ft |
| A small studio apartment | 30 m² | 322.92 sq ft |
| Reference values are illustrative approximations for common items, not measured specifications. | ||
Square Meter to Square Foot Conversion Table
| Square Meter (m²) | Square Foot (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.76391 sq ft |
| 5 m² | 53.819552 sq ft |
| 10 m² | 107.639104 sq ft |
| 20 m² | 215.278208 sq ft |
| 30 m² | 322.917313 sq ft |
| 50 m² | 538.195521 sq ft |
| 100 m² | 1076.391042 sq ft |
| 200 m² | 2152.782083 sq ft |
| 500 m² | 5381.955208 sq ft |
| Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly, so 1 m² = 10.763910416709722 sq ft) | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply the square meter value by 10.7639104167. For example, 50 m² × 10.7639104167 = 538.196 sq ft.
Why is the factor 10.7639104167 and not a round number?
It comes from squaring the exact foot-to-meter definition (1 ft = 0.3048 m). Since area scales as the square of length, the area factor is the square of the length factor, which doesn't land on a round number.
How do I convert square feet back to square meters?
Multiply the square foot value by 0.09290304, which is 0.3048 squared, the exact reverse of the factor above.
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