Area Converter
Convert area between metric and imperial units instantly — square meters, hectares, acres, square feet, square miles and more. Essential for land measurement, real estate, agriculture, and construction.
Common Area Conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 hectare (ha) | 10,000 m² |
| 1 km² | 100 hectares |
| 1 km² | 0.3861 sq miles |
| 1 acre | 4,046.86 m² |
| 1 acre | 43,560 sq feet |
| 1 sq mile | 640 acres |
| 1 sq mile | 2.58999 km² |
| 1 sq foot | 929.03 cm² |
| 1 sq meter | 10.7639 sq feet |
| 1 sq meter | 1,550 sq inches |
Area Unit Definitions
- Square meter (m²)
- The SI unit of area. Equal to a square with sides of 1 meter.
- Hectare (ha)
- 10,000 m² — the standard unit for land area in most countries.
- Acre (ac)
- 4,046.86 m² — widely used for farmland in the US, UK, and Canada.
- Square kilometer (km²)
- 1,000,000 m² — used for country, state, and city areas.
- Square foot (ft²)
- Used in the US and UK for floor space, real estate, and construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
What is the difference between a hectare and an acre?
A hectare is 10,000 m² while an acre is approximately 4,047 m². One hectare ≈ 2.471 acres.
How many acres in a square mile?
Exactly 640 acres make one square mile (1 sq mile = 640 acres = 2.59 km²).