Area Converter
Convert between different area units with our area converter. Enter a value to instantly switch between square meters, acres, hectares, square feet, and more.
What is Area Converter?
An Area Converter is a tool to help you convert one unit of area to another. For example, you can convert square meters to square feet, hectares to acres, and more.
How to Use
To use an area converter:
- Enter the value of the area you want to convert
- Select the unit you are converting from
- Select the unit you are converting to
- The tool will instantly show the equivalent value
Why Use an Area Converter?
Area converters are useful for:
- Architects and engineers working with different unit systems
- Students learning unit conversions in mathematics or physics
- Farmers and landowners comparing land sizes in hectares, acres, etc.
- Everyday use, such as real estate and property measurement
Common Units of Area Conversion
Popular units supported by most area converters include:
- Square meters (m²)
- Square kilometers (km²)
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square yards (yd²)
- Acres
- Hectares
Limitations of Area Converters
While area converters are useful, they have limitations:
- They only convert numerical values, not irregular land shapes
- Accuracy depends on the input value provided
- Some converters may not support rare or regional units
Conversion Formula
Area Conversions
Example
Area Converter
Area conversion allows you to convert measurements from one unit to another, such as square meters, square feet, or acres.
Common conversions:
1 square meter (m²) = 10.7639 square feet (ft²)
1 acre = 4,046.86 m²
Real-Life Example
A homeowner wants to know the size of their backyard:
- Backyard area = 120 m²
- Convert to square feet: 120 × 10.7639 ≈ 1,291.67 ft²
- Convert to acres: 120 ÷ 4,046.86 ≈ 0.0297 acres
Key Insight
Understanding area in different units helps in real-life scenarios like home improvement, land purchases, or garden planning. Here, the backyard is about 1,292 ft² or 0.03 acres.