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The conversion between square feet and square meters is essential for international measurements, real estate, construction, and interior design. Square meters are the standard unit of area in the metric system, while square feet are commonly used in the United States and some other countries.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
Where:
Explanation: One square foot equals exactly 0.09290304 square meters. This conversion factor is derived from the relationship between feet and meters (1 foot = 0.3048 meters).
Details: Accurate area conversion is crucial for international projects, real estate transactions, construction planning, and ensuring compliance with local building codes and regulations that may use different measurement systems.
Tips: Enter the area in square feet. The value must be a positive number. The calculator will automatically convert it to square meters with precision to four decimal places.
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 0.09290304?
A: This factor comes from squaring the conversion between feet and meters (0.3048 × 0.3048 = 0.09290304).
Q2: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact and internationally standardized.
Q3: When would I need to convert between these units?
A: Common scenarios include international real estate transactions, construction projects with international teams, and academic or scientific work requiring metric units.
Q4: Are there other area units I might need to convert?
A: Yes, other common area units include acres, hectares, square yards, and square inches, each with their own conversion factors.
Q5: Can I convert square meters back to square feet?
A: Yes, to convert back, you would multiply square meters by 10.7639 (which is 1 ÷ 0.09290304).