Square Feet ↔ Square Meters Converter
Convert square feet to square meters and vice versa instantly.
| sq ft | sq m |
|---|---|
| 100 | 9.29 |
| 250 | 23.23 |
| 500 | 46.45 |
| 1000 | 92.90 |
| 1500 | 139.35 |
| 2000 | 185.81 |
How It Works
Enter a value in either square feet or square meters. The converter updates the other field instantly using the exact conversion factor. The reference table below shows common conversions at a glance, from a small room to a full house.
Conversion Formulas
Why the Conversion Factor Is 10.7639
One foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters (by international definition since 1959). Squaring both sides: 1 sq ft = (0.3048)² = 0.092903 sq m. The reciprocal gives 1 sq m = 1/0.092903 = 10.7639 sq ft.
Common Room Sizes in Both Units
| Room / Space | Sq Ft | Sq M |
|---|---|---|
| Small bedroom | 100 | 9.3 |
| Standard bedroom | 150 | 13.9 |
| Master bedroom | 250 | 23.2 |
| Living room | 300 | 27.9 |
| Average US apartment | 900 | 83.6 |
| Average US home | 2,300 | 213.7 |
When You Need This Conversion
- Real estate listings: US listings use sq ft; most international listings use sq m. Buyers comparing properties across markets need to convert.
- Flooring and tile: Some European flooring products are sold by the square meter while US stores sell by the square foot.
- Building codes: International building codes specify minimum room sizes in square meters; US codes use square feet.
- Rental apartments: Short-term rentals on international platforms often list sizes in sq m for non-US properties.
- Academic and engineering: Scientific papers and international standards use SI units (sq m), while US engineering drawings often use sq ft.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet in a square meter?
1 square meter = 10.7639 square feet. Equivalently, 1 square foot = 0.092903 square meters. These exact values come from the international definition of the foot (1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly, established in 1959).
How do I convert sq ft to sq m?
Multiply the square footage by 0.092903. For example: 500 sq ft × 0.092903 = 46.45 sq m. For a quick mental estimate, divide by 10.76 — so 500 sq ft is roughly 46–47 sq m.
Is a square meter bigger than a square foot?
Yes. One square meter is about 10.76 square feet, making it roughly 10.76 times larger than a square foot. A square meter is approximately the size of a standard door mat (roughly 1m × 1m).
What is the difference between sq ft and linear feet?
Linear feet measure one-dimensional length (e.g., the length of a wall). Square feet measure two-dimensional area (length × width). A 12-foot wall is 12 linear feet, but if that wall is 9 feet tall, its area is 12 × 9 = 108 square feet. The two units are not interchangeable.