Question 1

How do I convert square feet to square meters?

Accepted Answer

Divide by 10.764 or multiply by 0.0929. For example, 1000 sq ft = 92.9 sq m.

Question 2

How big is a typical apartment in both units?

Accepted Answer

A 1000 sq ft apartment equals about 93 sq m. A 500 sq ft studio is about 46.5 sq m.

Question 3

How do I visualize large area units?

Accepted Answer

An acre is about 90% of a football field. A hectare is about 2.5 acres. A square kilometer is 100 hectares or about 247 acres.

Question 4

Why are there so many area units?

Accepted Answer

Different regions and industries developed their own units. Acres for farming, hectares for international use, square feet/meters for construction.

Square Feet to Square Meters Converter

Frequently Asked Questions