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

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

Conversion Formula:
Converted Area = (Input Value × (From Factor)) ÷ (To Factor)
(Conversion factors represent the volume in m² per unit)

Area Unit Converter

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)
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:
  1. Identify the Starting Unit: Acres (ac)
  2. Find the Conversion Factor:
    • 1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
    • 1 m² = 10.7639104 ft²
    1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
    1 m² = 10.7639104 ft²
  3. 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:
  1. Identify the Starting Unit: Square Miles (mi²)
  2. Find the Conversion Factor:
    • 1 mi² = 2589988.110336 m²
    • 1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
    1 mi² = 2589988.110336 m²
    1 ac = 4046.8564224 m²
  3. 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

  1. Incorrect Conversion Factors:
    • Solution: Always cross-check conversion factors with reliable sources before performing calculations.
  2. Misalignment of Units:
    • Solution: Ensure that numerator and denominator units are consistently converted to maintain dimensional integrity.
  3. Ignoring Unit Prefixes:
    • Solution: Pay attention to unit prefixes (e.g., kilo-, centi-, milli-) as they significantly affect conversion factors.
  4. Rounding Errors:
    • Solution: Carry sufficient decimal places during intermediate steps and round only the final result as needed.
  5. Confusing Similar Units:
    • Solution: Clearly distinguish between units such as m², km², cm², etc., to avoid mixing them up.
  6. Assuming Non-Standard Units are Equivalent:
    • Solution: Verify the equivalence of less common units before performing conversions.