What “square meters to square feet” measures
Square meters (m²) and square feet (ft²) measure area—the size of a surface. Area shows up in real life constantly: apartment sizes, room dimensions, flooring and carpet estimates, paint coverage, landscaping, and property listings. If you live in a metric country but browse listings that use ft² (or the other way around), you’ve probably seen area numbers that feel hard to picture.
The exact standard behind the conversion
The conversion between m² and ft² is based on a length definition: 1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. When you convert area, you square the length relationship. That gives an exact relationship for square units:
From this, you can also derive the commonly used factor:
How to convert square meters to square feet
If you have an area in square meters and want square feet, multiply by 10.7639104167:
Example: 50 m² × 10.7639104167 ≈ 538.20 ft². If you’re using the result for a listing, 0–1 decimals may be fine. If you’re ordering flooring, you might keep 1–2 decimals while you add a waste factor.
How to convert square feet to square meters
If you have ft² and want m², multiply by 0.09290304:
Example: 1000 ft² × 0.09290304 ≈ 92.90 m².
Where this conversion is used most
Real estate listings
Apartment and house sizes can be listed in either m² or ft² depending on country and platform. Converting helps you compare properties fairly. It also helps you “feel” the size: a place listed as 70 m² might sound small or large depending on what you’re used to, but seeing it as about 753 ft² can make comparisons easier.
Flooring, carpet, and tiles
Flooring products might be priced per m², while room dimensions or installation notes might reference ft² (or vice versa). Accurate conversions help you estimate quantities and cost. In real projects, you also add extra material (waste/overage) for cuts, defects, and future repairs.
Paint coverage and renovation planning
Paint is often sold with coverage in m² per liter or ft² per gallon. Converting your wall or floor area keeps the planning consistent.
Landscaping and outdoor spaces
Grass, mulch, pavers, and turf products may be sold with coverage in different units. Converting area helps when you’re comparing quotes or matching supplier specifications.
Why the conversion factor looks “big”
People sometimes expect 1 m² to be “about 3.3 ft²” because 1 meter is about 3.28 feet. But area isn’t a single dimension—it’s two dimensions multiplied. So the factor is squared:
- 1 m ≈ 3.2808 ft
- 1 m² ≈ (3.2808)² ft² ≈ 10.7639 ft²
That’s why area conversions change faster than length conversions and why it’s important to use a proper m²→ft² factor.
Rounding: what’s reasonable for area?
In most everyday situations, you don’t need many decimals:
- Property listings: 0–1 decimals is common.
- Shopping comparisons: 1–2 decimals is usually enough.
- Material estimates: keep 2+ decimals, then round after adding waste and packaging constraints.
This converter gives you control over decimal places and rounding direction (round, down, up). Rounding up can be useful if you’re planning purchases and want a conservative estimate.
Quick reference: common m² to ft² values
A few numbers show up frequently in apartments and rooms:
- 10 m² ≈ 107.64 ft²
- 20 m² ≈ 215.28 ft²
- 30 m² ≈ 322.92 ft²
- 50 m² ≈ 538.20 ft²
- 70 m² ≈ 753.47 ft²
- 100 m² ≈ 1,076.39 ft²
- 150 m² ≈ 1,614.59 ft²
For a custom range, use the Conversion Table tab to generate a table with your preferred step size.
Common mistakes this tool helps avoid
- Using the length factor for area: meters→feet is 3.2808, but m²→ft² is 10.7639.
- Rounding too early: keep precision until the final decision (especially for purchases).
- Mixing ft² and m² in the same estimate: convert everything to one unit before adding totals.
Practical tip: add waste for materials
If you’re converting area to buy flooring, tile, or turf, remember that you typically need more than the “pure” area because of cuts and offcuts. The right waste factor depends on layout complexity. Convert first, then apply your waste percentage in the unit you’ll actually purchase in (m² or ft²).
FAQ
Square Meter to Square Feet Converter – Frequently Asked Questions
Learn the exact m²→ft² factor, why area conversions square the length factor, and how to round for listings and material estimates.
1 square meter equals 10.7639104167 square feet. This comes from the exact definition 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.
Square feet = square meters × 10.7639104167. You can also compute ft² = m² ÷ 0.09290304 because 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m².
Yes. Since 1 foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, squaring it gives 1 ft² = 0.09290304 m² exactly, so the conversion is exact. Differences come from rounding.
Multiply by 10.7639104167: 50 m² ≈ 538.20 ft².
Divide by 10.7639104167 (or multiply by 0.09290304): 1000 ft² ≈ 92.90 m².
The base conversion is exact. Small differences usually come from rounding factors or the number of decimal places shown.
For real estate listings and everyday planning, 1–2 decimals is usually enough. For design, estimating materials, or technical work, keep more decimals and round at the end.
No. Calculations run in your browser and no input data is saved.
Yes. Square meters = square feet × 0.09290304. This page focuses on m²→ft², but the reverse formula is included.