Square Feet to Square Meters Converter
Convert square feet to square meters instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 square foot = 0.09290304 square meters.
1 square foot = 0.09290304 square meters
How to convert square feet to square meters
square meters = square feet × 0.09290304
To convert square feet to square meters, multiply the value by 0.09290304. To go back from square meters to square feet, divide by the same number (or multiply by 10.76391042).
Worked examples
- 100 ft²: 100 × 0.09290304 = 9.290304 m²
- 250 ft²: 250 × 0.09290304 = 23.22576 m²
- 500 ft²: 500 × 0.09290304 = 46.45152 m²
Divide square feet by about 10.76, or roughly by 11 for a fast estimate. A 1,000 square foot apartment is close to 93 square meters.
Square Feet to Square Meters conversion table
Square Feet to Square Meters
| ft² | m² |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.9290304 |
| 50 | 4.645152 |
| 100 | 9.290304 |
| 250 | 23.22576 |
| 500 | 46.45152 |
| 750 | 69.67728 |
| 1,000 | 92.90304 |
| 1,500 | 139.35456 |
| 2,000 | 185.80608 |
| 5,000 | 464.5152 |
Square Meters to Square Feet
| m² | ft² |
|---|---|
| 10 | 107.6391 |
| 50 | 538.19552 |
| 100 | 1,076.391 |
| 250 | 2,690.9776 |
| 500 | 5,381.9552 |
| 750 | 8,072.9328 |
| 1,000 | 10,763.91 |
| 1,500 | 16,145.866 |
| 2,000 | 21,527.821 |
| 5,000 | 53,819.552 |
Area equivalents
See how one square foot and one square meter compare with every other area unit on the site.
1 square foot equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| square inches (in²) | 144 |
| square centimeters (cm²) | 929.0304 |
| square yards (yd²) | 0.1111111 |
| square meters (m²) | 0.09290304 |
| acres (ac) | 0.0000229568 |
| hectares (ha) | 9.290304 × 10-6 |
| square kilometers (km²) | 9.290304 × 10-8 |
| square miles (mi²) | 3.587006 × 10-8 |
1 square meter equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| square inches (in²) | 1,550.003 |
| square centimeters (cm²) | 10,000 |
| square feet (ft²) | 10.76391 |
| square yards (yd²) | 1.19599 |
| acres (ac) | 0.0002471054 |
| hectares (ha) | 0.0001 |
| square kilometers (km²) | 1 × 10-6 |
| square miles (mi²) | 3.861022 × 10-7 |
When you need to convert square feet to square meters
Apartment listings, flooring estimates and office leases in the United States use square feet, while property in most other countries is measured in square meters. The converter helps you compare homes across markets, estimate how much tile or carpet you need, and sanity-check a floor plan.
About the units
Square foot (ft²)
A square foot is exactly 0.09290304 square meters. It is the standard unit for home and office floor space in the United States.
Square meter (m²)
The square meter is the SI unit of area and is used for property sizes and floor plans in most countries.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert square feet to square meters?
Multiply the number of square feet by 0.09290304. For example, 10 square feet × 0.09290304 = 0.9290304 square meters.
How many square meters are in one square foot?
There are 0.09290304 square meters in one square foot.
How many square feet are in one square meter?
There are 10.76391042 square feet in one square meter.
Why can't I just multiply by 0.3048 to convert square feet to square meters?
Because area is two-dimensional. One foot is 0.3048 meters, so one square foot is 0.3048 × 0.3048 = 0.092903 square meters. Using the length factor on an area would give an answer that is wrong by a factor of more than ten.
Can I convert other area units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any area unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.