Area Converter - Free Online Area Unit Conversion Tool
Convert between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and 15+ other area units instantly. Get accurate area conversions with step-by-step calculations and detailed explanations.
Area Unit Converter
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How to Use the Area Converter
- Enter the area value you want to convert in the "From" section
- Select the unit you're converting from (e.g., square meters, square feet)
- Choose the unit you want to convert to in the "To" section
- Click the "Convert" button to get instant results
- View the converted value and detailed calculation steps
- Use the "Reset" button to clear all fields and start over
Our area converter supports real-time calculations and provides step-by-step explanations to help you understand the conversion process.
About This Area Converter
This free online area converter is designed to help you quickly and accurately convert between different area units. Whether you're working with metric units like square meters and hectares, or imperial units like square feet and acres, our tool provides precise conversions with detailed explanations.
The converter supports 15+ different area units, making it perfect for students, professionals, real estate agents, architects, engineers, and anyone who needs to work with area measurements in different unit systems.
All calculations are performed using precise conversion factors to ensure accuracy. The tool is mobile-friendly, works offline after initial loading, and provides instant results without page reloads.
Conversion Formulas Used
Our area converter uses precise mathematical formulas based on internationally accepted conversion factors:
- Square Meters to Square Feet: multiply by 10.764
- Square Feet to Square Meters: divide by 10.764
- Acres to Hectares: multiply by 0.4047
- Hectares to Acres: multiply by 2.471
- Square Meters to Acres: divide by 4,047
- Square Kilometers to Square Miles: multiply by 0.3861
- Square Miles to Square Kilometers: multiply by 2.59
All conversions are calculated using these precise factors to ensure accuracy up to 10 decimal places.
Use Cases & Applications
Real Estate
- Property size calculations
- Land area comparisons
- International property listings
Construction
- Floor area calculations
- Material quantity estimates
- Building permit applications
Agriculture
- Farm land measurements
- Crop yield calculations
- Irrigation planning
Education
- Math and geometry problems
- Science experiments
- International unit conversions
Conversion Examples
Example 1: Converting Square Meters to Square Feet
100 square meters = 100 × 10.764 = 1,076.4 square feet
Example 2: Converting Acres to Hectares
5 acres = 5 × 0.4047 = 2.0235 hectares
Example 3: Converting Square Kilometers to Square Miles
10 square kilometers = 10 × 0.3861 = 3.861 square miles
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the conversions?
Our converter uses precise conversion factors and provides accuracy up to 10 decimal places, making it suitable for both professional and educational use.
What's the difference between an acre and a hectare?
An acre is an imperial unit equal to 4,047 square meters, while a hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 square meters. One hectare equals approximately 2.47 acres.
Can I use this tool offline?
Yes, after the initial page load, all calculations are performed locally in your browser without requiring an internet connection.
Is there a limit to the values I can convert?
The tool can handle both very small and very large area values, from microscopic areas in square millimeters to large areas in square kilometers or townships.