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Square meter to square feet conversion is a common calculation used in real estate, construction, and interior design to convert between metric and imperial area measurements. One square meter equals approximately 10.764 square feet.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: This formula provides the exact conversion factor between square meters and square feet, allowing for precise area calculations.
Details: Accurate area conversion is essential for international property comparisons, construction projects involving both metric and imperial measurements, and understanding property sizes in different measurement systems.
Tips: Enter the area in square meters. The value must be a positive number. The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent area in square feet.
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 10.7639104?
A: This precise conversion factor comes from the definition of a foot (0.3048 meters), so 1 m² = 1/(0.3048)² ≈ 10.7639104 square feet.
Q2: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact when using the precise conversion factor of 10.7639104.
Q3: Can I use this for volume calculations with depth?
A: This calculator converts area only. For volume conversions, you would need to multiply the area result by the depth measurement.
Q4: When would I need to convert between these units?
A: Common applications include international real estate transactions, construction projects using materials measured in different units, and understanding property sizes in countries that use different measurement systems.
Q5: Are there rounding considerations?
A: For most practical purposes, rounding to 2-4 decimal places is sufficient, though the calculator provides more precise results for specialized applications.