Square Meters to Square Feet (m² to ft²) Converter

A complete area converter for real estate and home projects. Use the 'Area from Dimensions' tool for floor plans, or the multi-unit converter for `m²`, `ft²`, `yd²`, and `acres`.

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Enter room or land dimensions in meters to instantly find the area in both m² and ft².

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How to Convert Square Meters to Square Feet

The conversion between square meters (m²) and square feet (ft²) is a common calculation for real estate, landscaping, and home projects. It's important to remember that you are converting **area**, not length.

The Conversion Formula

You can't just use the conversion for meters to feet. You must use the **area** conversion factor.

  1. Length Factor: 1 meter = 3.28084 feet
  2. Area Factor: 1 square meter = 1 m × 1 m
  3. ...which means: 1 m² = 3.28084 ft × 3.28084 ft = 10.76391 ft²
Square Feet = Square Meters × 10.7639

Example: To convert a 100 m² apartment to square feet:
100 m² × 10.7639 = 1076.39 ft²

How to Convert Square Feet to Square Meters

To convert the other way, you divide by 10.7639, or multiply by the inverse factor (0.092903).

Square Meters = Square Feet × 0.092903

Common Area Conversions (m² to ft²)

Square Meters (m²) Square Feet (ft²) Approx. Common Use
1 m²10.76 ft²Large closet
10 m²107.64 ft²Small bedroom (e.g., 10x10 ft)
25 m²269.10 ft²Large living room
50 m²538.19 ft²Small apartment
100 m²1076.39 ft²Average 2-bed apartment
150 m²1614.59 ft²Small family home

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the formula for m² to ft²?

The formula is: Square Feet = Square Meters × 10.7639.

How many square feet are in a square meter?

There are **10.7639 square feet** in 1 square meter.

Which is bigger, a square meter or a square foot?

A **square meter is much larger** than a square foot. It is over 10 times bigger.