⬜ Area Converter

Complete Guide to Area Conversion

Area is a measure of the two-dimensional extent of a surface, and choosing the correct unit matters whether you are buying a plot of land, planning a garden, or sizing a tiled floor. Our area converter handles every common unit so you can switch instantly between metric, imperial, and traditional measurements without doing the math by hand.

Common Area Units Explained

The square meter (m²) is the SI base unit and underpins most scientific work. The square kilometer (km²), hectare (ha = 10,000 m²), and are (a = 100 m²) cover larger surveying tasks. Imperial units include the square foot (ft²), square yard (yd²), acre (43,560 ft²), and square mile (mi²). Many countries still use legacy units: bigha and gunta in South Asia, tsubo in Japan, or dunam in the Middle East. Selecting the right unit avoids confusion in property documents and engineering drawings.

How to Use the Area Converter

Type the value you want to convert in the input box, pick the source unit and the target unit from the dropdowns, and the result appears instantly. There is no upload, no signup, and no rounding to a single decimal — we give you the full precision so you can copy it straight into a CAD program, spreadsheet, or land deed.

Practical Examples

Buying a 0.25-acre plot? That equals roughly 1,011 m² or 0.10 hectares. Tiling a 12 ft × 10 ft kitchen? 120 ft² equals about 11.15 m² — useful when the tile box lists coverage in metric. Knowing both numbers lets you compare quotes from contractors who use different unit systems.

Frequently Asked Questions