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The square feet to square meters conversion is a mathematical formula used to convert area measurements from the imperial system (square feet) to the metric system (square meters). This conversion is essential for international real estate, construction, and interior design projects.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: The formula divides the square footage by the conversion factor to obtain the equivalent area in square meters.
Details: Accurate area conversion is crucial for international property transactions, construction projects involving metric measurements, and ensuring compliance with local building codes in countries using the metric system.
Tips: Enter the area in square feet. The value must be a positive number. The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent area in square meters.
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 10.7639?
A: This factor comes from the definition of a square meter (1m × 1m) converted to feet (3.28084ft × 3.28084ft = 10.7639 square feet).
Q2: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically precise. The calculator provides results with 4 decimal places for high accuracy.
Q3: When would I need to convert square feet to square meters?
A: Common situations include international real estate transactions, working with architectural plans from different countries, and scientific research requiring metric units.
Q4: Can I convert square meters back to square feet?
A: Yes, multiply square meters by 10.7639 to get square feet.
Q5: Are there any exceptions to this conversion?
A: The conversion is standard worldwide. However, some countries might use slightly rounded values for practical purposes in everyday measurements.