Square Meter Calculator
Calculate area in square meters and convert to other units
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How to Use
- Enter the length of the area
- Enter the width of the area
- Select the unit of measurement
- Click calculate to see the area in multiple units
What is a Square Meter?
A square meter is a unit of area measurement equal to a square with sides of one meter in length. It's part of the metric system and is commonly used worldwide for measuring land, floor space, and other areas.
One square meter equals 10.764 square feet, 1,550 square inches, and 10,000 square centimeters. This makes it easy to convert between different area measurement systems.
Conversion Formulas
Common conversions for square meters:
- 1 square meter = 10.764 square feet
- 1 square meter = 1,550 square inches
- 1 square meter = 10,000 square centimeters
- 1 square foot = 0.093 square meters
- 1 square inch = 0.000645 square meters
- 1 square centimeter = 0.0001 square meters
Practical Applications
- Calculating floor area for renovations and construction
- Measuring room sizes for furniture planning
- Estimating land area for real estate
- Planning garden and landscaping projects
- Calculating material requirements for flooring, paint, and tiles
Measuring Tips
- Measure the longest and widest points of the area for accurate results
- For irregular shapes, break the area into rectangles and calculate each separately
- Always measure twice to ensure accuracy
- Use consistent units throughout your measurements
- Consider doorways, windows, and fixed obstacles when calculating usable area
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I calculate square meters for irregular shapes?
- For irregular shapes, divide the area into regular rectangles and triangles. Calculate each section separately in square meters, then add them together for the total area.
- What's the difference between square meters and square feet?
- Square meters use the metric system while square feet use the imperial system. Square meters are larger - one square meter equals about 10.764 square feet.
- How accurate are the calculator conversions?
- Our calculator provides conversions rounded to two decimal places, which is suitable for most practical applications. For precise engineering or construction work, use more decimal places as needed.
- Can I use this for circular or triangular areas?
- This calculator is designed for rectangular areas. For circles, use π × radius². For triangles, use 0.5 × base × height. You can then convert the result to square meters using our conversion factors.