A square meter (m²) is the SI unit used to measure area. It represents the area of a square where each side is exactly one meter in length.
Formula: 1 square meter = 1 meter × 1 meter = 1 m²
Example: A 5m × 4m room = 5 × 4 = 20 m²
A square foot (ft²) is an imperial unit of area. It is the area of a square with each side measuring one foot.
Formula: 1 square foot = 1 foot × 1 foot = 1 ft²
Example: A 10ft × 12ft room = 10 × 12 = 120 ft²
Since 1 meter = 3.28084 feet, then:
1 square meter = 3.28084² = 10.7639 ft²
Conversion formula: Square feet = Square meters × 10.7639
This conversion is essential when working with international real estate, construction, or design projects, allowing professionals to switch between metric and imperial systems.
It's helpful in architecture, property listings, construction contracts, and planning documents across different countries.