Easily convert between various area units with the Area Unit Converter. Switch between acres, square feet, hectares, square meters, square miles, and more for precise land and surface area calculations. Perfect for engineering, construction, and measurement tasks!
Square Area Converter
Convert an area value from one unit to another.
* Units: m², km², cm², mm², ft², yd², in², acre, hectare.
Step 1: Enter Conversion Data
Popular Area Unit Conversions
- Acres to Square Feet
- Square Feet to Acres
- Hectare to Acres
- Acres to Hectare
- Square Feet to Square Meters
- Square Meter to Square Feet
- Acres to Square Miles
- Square Miles to Acres
- Square Feet to Square Yards
- Square Yards to Square Feet
Complete List of Area Units for Conversion
- Square Meter [m²]
- Square Kilometer [km²]
- Square Centimeter [cm²]
- Square Millimeter [mm²]
- Square Micrometer [µm²]
- Hectare [ha]
- Acre [ac]
- Square Mile [mi²]
- Square Yard [yd²]
- Square Foot [ft²]
- Square Inch [in²]
- Square Hectometer [hm²]
- Square Dekameter [dam²]
- Square Decimeter [dm²]
- Square Nanometer [nm²]
- Are [a]
- Barn [b]
- Square Mile (US Survey)
- Square Foot (US Survey)
- Circular Inch
- Township
- Section
- Acre (US Survey) [ac]
- Rood
- Square Chain [ch²]
- Square Rod
- Square Rod (US Survey)
- Square Perch
- Square Pole
- Square Mil [mil²]
- Circular Mil
- Homestead
- Sabin
- Arpent
- Cuerda
- Plaza
- Varas Castellanas Cuad
- Varas Conuqueras Cuad
- Electron Cross Section
Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values
Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values Used in Area Conversion to Common Units
Common Unit: Square Meter [m²]
Convert from Unit | Symbol | Convert to (m²) | Multiply by (Conversion Factor) |
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Square Kilometer | km² | Square Meter | 1000000 |
Square Centimeter | cm² | Square Meter | 0.0001 |
Square Millimeter | mm² | Square Meter | 0.000001 |
Square Micrometer | µm² | Square Meter | 1.0E-12 |
Hectare | ha | Square Meter | 10000 |
Acre | ac | Square Meter | 4046.8564224 |
Square Mile | mi² | Square Meter | 2589988.110336 |
Square Yard | yd² | Square Meter | 0.83612736 |
Square Foot | ft² | Square Meter | 0.09290304 |
Square Inch | in² | Square Meter | 0.00064516 |
Square Hectometer | hm² | Square Meter | 10000 |
Square Dekameter | dam² | Square Meter | 100 |
Square Decimeter | dm² | Square Meter | 0.01 |
Square Nanometer | nm² | Square Meter | 1.0E-18 |
Are | a | Square Meter | 100 |
Barn | b | Square Meter | 1.0E-28 |
Square Mile (US Survey) | mi² (US Survey) | Square Meter | 2589998.4703195 |
Square Foot (US Survey) | ft² (US Survey) | Square Meter | 0.0929034116 |
Circular Inch | circular in | Square Meter | 0.0005067075 |
Township | township | Square Meter | 647497.027584 |
Section | section | Square Meter | 2589988.110336 |
Acre (US Survey) | ac (US Survey) | Square Meter | 4046.8726098743 |
Rood | rood | Square Meter | 1011.7141056 |
Square Chain | ch² | Square Meter | 404.68564224 |
Square Rod | square rod | Square Meter | 25.29285264 |
Square Rod (US Survey) | square rod (US Survey) | Square Meter | 25.2929538117 |
Square Perch | square perch | Square Meter | 25.29285264 |
Square Pole | square pole | Square Meter | 25.29285264 |
Square Mil | mil² | Square Meter | 6.4516E-10 |
Circular Mil | circular mil | Square Meter | 5.067074790975E-10 |
Homestead | homestead | Square Meter | 647497.027584 |
Sabin | sabin | Square Meter | 0.09290304 |
Arpent | arpent | Square Meter | 3418.8929236669 |
Cuerda | cuerda | Square Meter | 3930.395625 |
Plaza | plaza | Square Meter | 6400 |
Varas Castellanas Cuad | varas castellanas cuad | Square Meter | 0.698737 |
Varas Conuqueras Cuad | varas conuqueras cuad | Square Meter | 6.288633 |
Electron Cross Section | Electron cross section | Square Meter | 6.6524615999999E-29 |
Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values Used in Area Conversion from Common Units
Common Unit: Square Meter [m²]
Convert to Unit | Symbol | Convert from (m²) | Multiply by (Conversion Factor) |
---|---|---|---|
Square Kilometer | km² | Square Meter | 0.000001 |
Square Centimeter | cm² | Square Meter | 10000 |
Square Millimeter | mm² | Square Meter | 1000000 |
Square Micrometer | µm² | Square Meter | 1.0E+12 |
Hectare | ha | Square Meter | 0.0001 |
Acre | ac | Square Meter | 0.000247105381 |
Square Mile | mi² | Square Meter | 3.8610215854245E-7 |
Square Yard | yd² | Square Meter | 1.19599005 |
Square Foot | ft² | Square Meter | 10.7639104 |
Square Inch | in² | Square Meter | 1550.0031 |
Square Hectometer | hm² | Square Meter | 0.0001 |
Square Dekameter | dam² | Square Meter | 0.01 |
Square Decimeter | dm² | Square Meter | 100 |
Square Nanometer | nm² | Square Meter | 1.0E+18 |
Are | a | Square Meter | 0.01 |
Barn | b | Square Meter | 1.0E+28 |
Square Mile (US Survey) | mi² (US Survey) | Square Meter | 3.8610215854237E-7 |
Square Foot (US Survey) | ft² (US Survey) | Square Meter | 10.76391 |
Circular Inch | circular in | Square Meter | 1968.5039 |
Township | township | Square Meter | 1.5451528E-8 |
Section | section | Square Meter | 0.00038610215854236 |
Acre (US Survey) | ac (US Survey) | Square Meter | 0.000247105381 |
Rood | rood | Square Meter | 0.000986313849 |
Square Chain | ch² | Square Meter | 0.00247105381424 |
Square Rod | square rod | Square Meter | 0.03937007874 |
Square Rod (US Survey) | square rod (US Survey) | Square Meter | 0.039370094836 |
Square Perch | square perch | Square Meter | 0.03937007874 |
Square Pole | square pole | Square Meter | 0.03937007874 |
Square Mil | mil² | Square Meter | 1.5500031E+9 |
Circular Mil | circular mil | Square Meter | 1.9739201E+9 |
Homestead | homestead | Square Meter | 1.5446305E-6 |
Sabin | sabin | Square Meter | 10.76391 |
Arpent | arpent | Square Meter | 0.000292610136307 |
Cuerda | cuerda | Square Meter | 0.000254647907317 |
Plaza | plaza | Square Meter | 0.00015625 |
Varas Castellanas Cuad | varas castellanas cuad | Square Meter | 1.4307823 |
Varas Conuqueras Cuad | varas conuqueras cuad | Square Meter | 0.1590951 |
Electron Cross Section | Electron cross section | Square Meter | 1.5067893E+28 |
Conversion Examples
Example 1: Converting Acres to Square Feet
Given: 3 acres
Objective: Convert to square feet [ft²]
Steps:
- Identify the Starting Unit: Acres (ac)
- Find the Conversion Factor:
- 1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
- 1 m² = 10.7639104 ft²
1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
1 m² = 10.7639104 ft²
- Multiply the Starting Value by the Conversion Factors:
3 ac × 4046.8564224 m²/ac × 10.7639104 ft²/m² = 130684.117 ft²
Result: 3 ac = 130684.117 ft²
Example 2: Converting Square Miles to Acres
Given: 2 mi²
Objective: Convert to acres [ac]
Steps:
- Identify the Starting Unit: Square Miles (mi²)
- Find the Conversion Factor:
- 1 mi² = 2589988.110336 m²
- 1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
1 mi² = 2589988.110336 m²
1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
- Multiply the Starting Value by the Conversion Factor:
2 mi² × 2589988.110336 m²/mi² ÷ 4046.8564224 m²/ac = 1280 ac
Result: 2 mi² = 1280 ac
Practical Tips for Unit Conversion
- Use Precise Conversion Factors: Ensure accuracy by using exact conversion factors, especially in scientific and engineering calculations.
- Maintain Consistent Units: When performing calculations involving multiple units, ensure all units are appropriately converted to maintain consistency.
- Understand the Relationship Between Units: Familiarize yourself with how different area units relate to each other, particularly between SI and non-SI systems.
- Reference Reliable Sources: Always verify conversion factors using trusted references or official standards.
- Utilize Technology: Leverage calculators or software tools to handle complex conversions and minimize manual errors.
- Practice with Examples: Reinforce your understanding by working through various conversion scenarios.
Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
- Incorrect Conversion Factors:
- Solution: Always cross-check conversion factors with reliable sources before performing calculations.
- Misalignment of Units:
- Solution: Ensure that numerator and denominator units are consistently converted to maintain dimensional integrity.
- Ignoring Unit Prefixes:
- Solution: Pay attention to unit prefixes (e.g., kilo-, centi-, milli-) as they significantly affect conversion factors.
- Rounding Errors:
- Solution: Carry sufficient decimal places during intermediate steps and round only the final result as needed.
- Confusing Similar Units:
- Solution: Clearly distinguish between units such as m², km², cm², etc., to avoid mixing them up.
- Assuming Non-Standard Units are Equivalent:
- Solution: Verify the equivalence of less common units before performing conversions.