How to convert square feet to square meters
To convert a measurement in square feet to square meters, multiply the value by 0.09290304. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the square meter.
For example, to convert 5 ft² to square meters: 5 × 0.09290304 = 0.4645152 m².
What is a square foot?
A square foot is an imperial and US customary unit of area equal to the area of a square one foot on each side, about 0.0929 square meters. The square foot is the dominant unit for floor area in US and UK real estate, where home and office sizes are quoted in square feet. It remains the everyday area unit throughout the imperial world.
Common uses of square feet include: Home and office floor area in the US and UK; Real estate listings and rent per square foot; Flooring, tiling, and paint coverage; Retail and commercial space sizing.
What is a square meter?
A square meter is the SI derived unit of area, equal to the area of a square one meter on each side, about 10.764 square feet. The square meter follows directly from the meter, the SI base unit of length. It is the standard unit for floor area and land measurement across most of the world, often written 'sqm' in real estate.
Common uses of square meters include: Floor area and room size in real estate; Flooring, tiling, and carpet ordering; Land plot size in metric countries; Solar panel and roofing coverage.
When you need to convert square feet to square meters
US and UK home buyers, renters, and designers often need square feet in square meters when working with international clients, metric floor plans, or global furniture and flooring specifications. A 1,000 ft² condo is about 92.9 square meters.
Square Feet to square meters worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 ft² = 0.09290304 m² 5 ft² = 0.4645152 m² 10 ft² = 0.9290304 m² 50 ft² = 4.645152 m² 100 ft² = 9.290304 m²
Frequently asked questions
How many square meters are in one square foot?
One square foot (ft²) equals 0.09290304 square meters (m²). Multiply any value in square feet by 0.09290304 to convert to square meters.
How do I convert square feet to square meters?
Multiply the value in square feet by 0.09290304. For example, 5 ft² × 0.09290304 = 0.4645152 m².
How do I convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply the value in square meters by 10.76391, or divide by 0.09290304. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the square foot to square meter conversion exact?
Yes. Area conversions derive from the exact 1959 international definitions of the meter, yard, and foot, so the factors are exact.
What is the formula for square feet to square meters?
The formula is: m² = ft² × 0.09290304. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the square meter.