sq ft to sq m formula
To convert square feet to square meters, multiply the number of square feet by 0.09290304. In symbols: m² = ft² × 0.09290304.
One square foot equals 0.09290304 square meters, and one square meter equals 10.7639104167 square feet. One square foot is 0.3048 x 0.3048 = 0.09290304 square meters exactly, because the foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 m.
Worked example
Suppose you have 1,200 square feet and need the answer in square meters.
- Write the formula: m² = ft² × 0.09290304.
- Put in the number: 1,200 × 0.09290304 = 111.483648.
- Round to suit the job. 111.5 m² is accurate enough for most everyday uses.
So 1,200 ft² is 111.483648 m². To check, convert back: 111.483648 m² is 1,200 ft².
Common square feet to square meters values
| square feet (ft²) | square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.09290304 |
| 2 | 0.18580608 |
| 5 | 0.4645152 |
| 10 | 0.9290304 |
| 20 | 1.8580608 |
| 50 | 4.645152 |
| 100 | 9.290304 |
Reference points
Some familiar amounts in square feet, converted to square meters:
- 100 ft², a small bathroom or walk-in closet: 9.2903 m²
- 500 ft², a studio flat: 46.4515 m²
- 1,200 ft², a two-bedroom flat: 111.484 m²
- 2,500 ft², a large family home: 232.258 m²
Where you will use it
Apartments, offices and plots are advertised in square feet in the US, India and the UK, while architects and many countries use square meters. Rent and price per area comparisons need it.
Quick mental math
Multiply by 0.093, or divide by 10.76. A 1,200 sq ft flat is about 111.5 sq m. Rule of thumb: multiply by 0.093. For 1,200 ft² this gives 111.6 m² against the exact 111.5, an error of 0.1 percent.
Going the other way
Need the reverse? Use the sq m to sq ft converter. For comparison, 1 m² is 10.76391 ft². To compare every area unit at once, open the area converter.
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