Square feet are used for floor areas in the US and, informally, in Canada and the UK; square meters are used almost everywhere else. Converting between them comes up constantly: reading an overseas listing, ordering products made for another market, or filling in an official form. This converter works both ways as you type, and the table below covers the most common sizes.
The formula
Square meters = square feet × 0.09290304
Square feet = square meters × 10.7639
The factor is exact. Since 1959, one foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so one square foot is 0.3048 × 0.3048 = 0.09290304 m². For quick mental maths, divide square feet by 10 and take away about 7%: 2,000 sq ft → 200 → about 186 m² (the exact answer is 185.81 m²).
How to convert
- Type the area into the Square feet box to get square meters, or into the Square meters box to get square feet.
- The line underneath shows the calculation, plus the area in square yards and acres.
- Need the area first? Use the square footage calculator to measure the space, then convert.
Worked examples
- A 1,500 sq ft home: 1,500 × 0.09290304 = 139.35 m².
- A 12 × 12 ft bedroom (144 sq ft): 144 × 0.09290304 = 13.38 m².
- An 85 m² apartment: 85 × 10.7639 = 914.93 sq ft.
Square feet to square meters table
| Square feet | Square meters | Square yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 sq ft | 0.09 m² | 0.11 sq yd |
| 10 sq ft | 0.93 m² | 1.11 sq yd |
| 50 sq ft | 4.65 m² | 5.56 sq yd |
| 100 sq ft | 9.29 m² | 11.11 sq yd |
| 150 sq ft | 13.94 m² | 16.67 sq yd |
| 200 sq ft | 18.58 m² | 22.22 sq yd |
| 250 sq ft | 23.23 m² | 27.78 sq yd |
| 300 sq ft | 27.87 m² | 33.33 sq yd |
| 400 sq ft | 37.16 m² | 44.44 sq yd |
| 500 sq ft | 46.45 m² | 55.56 sq yd |
| 750 sq ft | 69.68 m² | 83.33 sq yd |
| 1,000 sq ft | 92.9 m² | 111.11 sq yd |
| 1,200 sq ft | 111.48 m² | 133.33 sq yd |
| 1,500 sq ft | 139.35 m² | 166.67 sq yd |
| 1,800 sq ft | 167.23 m² | 200 sq yd |
| 2,000 sq ft | 185.81 m² | 222.22 sq yd |
| 2,500 sq ft | 232.26 m² | 277.78 sq yd |
| 3,000 sq ft | 278.71 m² | 333.33 sq yd |
| 4,000 sq ft | 371.61 m² | 444.44 sq yd |
| 5,000 sq ft | 464.52 m² | 555.56 sq yd |
| 10,000 sq ft | 929.03 m² | 1,111.11 sq yd |
Square meters to square feet table
| Square meters | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.76 sq ft |
| 5 m² | 53.82 sq ft |
| 10 m² | 107.64 sq ft |
| 15 m² | 161.46 sq ft |
| 20 m² | 215.28 sq ft |
| 25 m² | 269.1 sq ft |
| 30 m² | 322.92 sq ft |
| 50 m² | 538.2 sq ft |
| 75 m² | 807.29 sq ft |
| 100 m² | 1,076.39 sq ft |
| 150 m² | 1,614.59 sq ft |
| 200 m² | 2,152.78 sq ft |
| 500 m² | 5,381.96 sq ft |
| 1,000 m² | 10,763.91 sq ft |
Common room sizes in both units
| Room size | Square feet | Square metres | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 ft | 100 | 9.3 | Small bedroom, home office |
| 10 × 12 ft | 120 | 11.1 | Bedroom, nursery |
| 11 × 12 ft | 132 | 12.3 | Bedroom |
| 12 × 12 ft | 144 | 13.4 | Bedroom, dining room |
| 12 × 14 ft | 168 | 15.6 | Large bedroom, kitchen |
| 12 × 15 ft | 180 | 16.7 | Living room, primary bedroom |
| 12 × 16 ft | 192 | 17.8 | Family room, primary bedroom |
| 13 × 15 ft | 195 | 18.1 | Primary bedroom |
| 14 × 16 ft | 224 | 20.8 | Living room |
| 15 × 20 ft | 300 | 27.9 | Large living room |
| 16 × 20 ft | 320 | 29.7 | Great room, open-plan kitchen |
| 20 × 20 ft | 400 | 37.2 | Two-car garage |
Rounding and accuracy
The converter keeps four decimal places, which is far more precise than any tape measure. For everyday use, round floor areas to one or two decimal places in square meters, or to the nearest whole square foot. When converting a price rather than an area, remember to go the other way: a price per square foot becomes a price per square meter by multiplying by 10.764, not by 0.0929.
Where each unit is used
- United States: square feet for homes, offices and materials; acres for land.
- Canada: officially metric, but homes are still commonly advertised in square feet.
- United Kingdom: square meters on floor plans and energy certificates, often with square feet alongside.
- Australia, India, Europe and most of the world: square meters, although in India apartments are often marketed in square feet.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert square feet to square meters?
Multiply the square feet by 0.09290304. For example, 500 sq ft × 0.09290304 = 46.45 m².
How do I convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply the square meters by 10.7639. For example, 20 m² × 10.7639 = 215.28 sq ft.
How many square feet are in a square meter?
One square meter is about 10.764 square feet.
How many square meters is 1,000 square feet?
1,000 sq ft is 92.9 m².
Is a square meter bigger than a square foot?
Yes, about 10.76 times bigger. A square meter is a square 1 m (about 3 ft 3 in) on each side.
Why is the factor 0.09290304 exact?
Because one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, and 0.3048² = 0.09290304.
How many square meters is a 2,000 sq ft house?
A 2,000 sq ft house is 185.81 m².
How do I convert a price per square foot to a price per square meter?
Multiply the price per square foot by 10.764. For example, $150 per sq ft is about $1,614.59 per m².