Convert square feet to square metres in one step. Type a value, change the units if you need a different pair, and the answer updates as you type, with the reverse rate and a quick reference list.
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How to convert square feet to square metres
Multiply the number of sq ft by 0.092903 to get m²:
m² = sq ft × 0.092903
To go the other way, divide by 0.092903 (or multiply by 10.76391). The converter stores each unit as a multiple of a base unit, so you can also pick any other pair of units from the same group.
Worked example
Using the default values in the converter above:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Value | 1,000 |
| From | Square feet |
| To | Square metres |
1,000 square feet equals 92.90304 square metres
Square Feet to Square Metres reference table
| Square feet | Square metres |
|---|---|
| 1 sq ft | 0.092903 m² |
| 5 sq ft | 0.464515 m² |
| 10 sq ft | 0.92903 m² |
| 50 sq ft | 4.645152 m² |
| 100 sq ft | 9.290304 m² |
| 500 sq ft | 46.45152 m² |
| 1,000 sq ft | 92.90304 m² |
| 5,000 sq ft | 464.5152 m² |
| 10,000 sq ft | 929.0304 m² |
Tips and common mistakes
Area units are squares of length units, so the factor is squared too. One metre is about 3.28 ft, but one square metre is about 10.76 square feet, not 3.28. Using the linear factor for an area is the most frequent error.
An acre is 4,046.86 m² and a hectare is exactly 10,000 m², so a hectare is about 2.47 acres. Floor areas in the UK are often quoted in square feet by agents and square metres on plans, so it is worth knowing both.
If you are working out how much flooring, paint or turf to buy, the Area and square footage calculator also handles room shapes and openings.
Frequently asked questions
How many square metres are in 1 sq ft?
1 sq ft equals 0.092903 square metres.
How do I convert sq ft to m² by hand?
Multiply the sq ft figure by 0.092903. For example, 1,000 sq ft × 0.092903 = 92.90304 m².
How do I convert m² back to sq ft?
Divide the m² figure by 0.092903, or multiply it by 10.76391. For example, 92.90304 m² is 1,000 sq ft.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Area factors are exact squares of the linear definitions, apart from rounding of the displayed result.