Area Conversion Basics: Square Feet to Square Meters

Area conversions are essential for real estate, construction, and many other fields. Here's a quick guide to common area conversions:

Metric to Imperial

• 1 square centimeter (cm²) = 0.155 square inches (in²)
• 1 square meter (m²) = 10.764 square feet (ft²)
• 1 square meter (m²) = 1.196 square yards (yd²)
• 1 hectare (ha) = 2.471 acres
• 1 square kilometer (km²) = 0.386 square miles (mi²)

Imperial to Metric

• 1 square inch (in²) = 6.452 square centimeters (cm²)
• 1 square foot (ft²) = 0.093 square meters (m²)
• 1 square yard (yd²) = 0.836 square meters (m²)
• 1 acre = 0.405 hectares (ha)
• 1 square mile (mi²) = 2.59 square kilometers (km²)

These conversions are particularly useful when dealing with international property listings or construction plans.