Square Feet to Square Meters Converter
Convert square feet to square meters and square meters to square feet instantly. Ideal for real estate, construction, and interior planning.
ft² ⇄ m² Conversion
Square Feet (ft²)
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Square Meters (m²)
Common Conversion Examples
1 ft² = 0.092903 m²
1 ft² = 0.092903 m²
500 ft² = 46.4515 m²
500 ft² to square meters
1000 ft² = 92.903 m²
1000 ft² to square meters
50 m² = 538.196 ft²
50 m² to square feet (reverse)
100 m² = 1076.39 ft²
100 m² to square feet (reverse)
Definition
Square foot (ft²) and square meter (m²) are surface‑area units for measuring rooms, floor plans, and land. Exact relationship: 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m² and 1 m² = 10.7639104167 ft².
Origin or History
The square foot belongs to the Imperial/US customary system, while the square meter is part of the SI metric system. Because real‑estate and construction markets mix these systems, ft² ⇄ m² is a frequent conversion globally.
Current Use
- Real estate listings: condo/house sizes in sq ft and sq m
- Construction & architecture: plan areas, flooring, and paint coverage
- Interior design & DIY: tile and wood coverage, remodeling estimates
Square Feet to Square Meters Conversion Guide
Formulas
- ft² → m²: m² = ft² × 0.09290304
- m² → ft²: ft² = m² × 10.7639104167
Popular queries
- 500 square feet to square meters = 46.4515 m²
- 1000 square feet to square meters = 92.903 m²
- 1200 sq ft to sq m = 111.4836 m²
- 1500 sq ft to sq m = 139.355 m²
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square meters in 1 square foot?
1 ft² = 0.09290304 m² (exact international factor).
How to convert m² back to ft² for property listings?
Multiply by 10.7639104167. Example: 100 m² ≈ 1,076.39 ft².
What is 1000/1200/1500 sq ft in m² (sqft to sqm)?
1000 ft² ≈ 92.903 m², 1200 ft² ≈ 111.4836 m², 1500 ft² ≈ 139.355 m².
How do I estimate tiles or paint using sq ft to sq m?
Convert the area from ft² to m² with 0.09290304; then apply product coverage per m² to get material quantity.
What’s the difference between sq ft and sq m in building plans?
They are different unit systems (Imperial vs. metric). Use 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m² to translate areas between plan sets.