The conversion from square meters (m²) to square feet (ft²) is a common task when dealing with property or construction measurements. While square meters are part of the metric system, square feet are used in countries like the United States and some parts of Asia. Understanding how to convert between these units is important for accurate measurements, especially when purchasing or selling property, designing a space, or comparing dimensions. The conversion factor is straightforward: 1 square meter is equal to approximately 10.764 square feet. This simple formula allows for easy and quick conversion between the two units.

How to Convert Square Meter to Square Feet (Sq m to Sq ft)?

1 square meter is equal to 10.76391042 square feet

Property buyers must know that square meter to square feet conversion is simple and is done with the following formula:

ft² = m² x 10.764.

Several sq. m to sq. ft conversion calculators are available online to simplify such computations. Such calculations can be precisely performed using online tools like an area converter.

What is square meter?

Square meter refers to the area of a square where all four sides measure 1 meter each. It is denoted by the symbol m² and is the SI unit of area.

The area of any space can be measured in square meters by finding its length and breadth in meters and multiplying the two measurements. For instance, the area of a field with a length of 14 meters and a breadth of 12 meters is 168 m² (14 x 12).

What are square feet?

Square foot is the area of a square where each side measures 1 foot. It is a US customary unit (non-metric and non-SI) and an imperial unit of area.

In India, sq. ft. is most commonly used for area measurement, especially for real estate. The unit is more significantly used to denote the following areas of a flat or an apartment:

• Carpet area
• Built-up area
• Super built-up area

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 also mandates that developers and promoters use sq. ft. as a standard unit for flat or apartment measurement.

Commonly used square meter to square feet conversions

The following table shows sqm to sqft conversion.

How to convert Square Feet to Square Meter?

In order to convert square feet to a square meter, multiply the area by 0.092903.

Since one square feet is equal to 0.092903 square meter, you can use this simple formula to convert:

Square Meter = Square Feet × 0.092903

The area in square meter is equal to the square feet multiplied by 0.092903.

Square Feet to Square Meter Conversion Table

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