Square Meters to Square Feet Converter

Convert square meters to square feet and square feet to square meters instantly. Ideal for real estate, construction, interior design, and DIY projects.
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m² ⇄ ft² Conversion

Square Meters (m²)

Square Feet (ft²)

Common Conversion Examples

1 = 10.7639 ft²

1 m² = 10.7639 ft²

50 = 538.196 ft²

50 m² to square feet

100 = 1076.39 ft²

100 m² to square feet

500 ft² = 46.4515

500 ft² to square meters

1500 ft² = 139.355

1500 ft² to square meters

Definition

Square meter (m²) and square foot (ft²) measure two‑dimensional surface area. They are used for room sizes, apartment floor areas, building plans, and land plots. The exact relationship is: 1 m² = 10.7639104167 ft² and 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m².

Origin or History

The square meter comes from the SI metric system, while the square foot belongs to the Imperial/US customary system. Because many countries publish real‑estate and construction data in both systems, m² ⇄ ft² conversions are among the most common area conversions worldwide.

Current Use

  • Real estate: apartment and house listings in m² and ft²
  • Construction & architecture: floor plans, wall/paint coverage, tile/wood flooring
  • Interior design & DIY: furniture layout and renovation material estimates

Square Meters to Square Feet Conversion Guide

Use this dedicated m² ⇄ ft² converter for property listings, room sizes, construction planning, flooring, painting, and remodeling. It uses exact international factors for professional accuracy.

Formula

  • m² → ft²: ft² = m² × 10.7639104167
  • ft² → m²: m² = ft² × 0.09290304
  • Exact ratio: 1 m² = 10.7639104167097 ft²

Popular queries

  • 50 m² to square feet = 538.196 ft²
  • 100 m² to square feet = 1,076.39 ft²
  • 1200 ft² to m² = 111.4836 m²
  • 1500 ft² to m² = 139.355 m²

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 square meter in square feet?
1 m² = 10.7639104167 ft². Rounded commonly as 10.7639 ft².
How do I convert ft² back to m²?
Multiply by 0.09290304 (or divide by 10.7639). Example: 500 ft² × 0.09290304 = 46.4515 m².
How many square feet is 50 m² or 100 m²?
50 m² ≈ 538.196 ft² and 100 m² ≈ 1,076.39 ft² using the exact factor 1 m² = 10.7639104167 ft².
How to estimate flooring/paint using m² to ft²?
Convert the room area from m² to ft² by multiplying by 10.7639, then apply coverage per square foot for your material (tiles, laminate, paint) to calculate quantity.
What is the exact formula for m² to ft² conversion?
ft² = m² × 10.7639104167097 (exact). For the reverse conversion use m² = ft² × 0.09290304.