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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: This formula provides an accurate conversion between the two area measurement systems.
Details: Accurate area conversion is crucial for international trade, construction projects, real estate transactions, and any application requiring standardized measurements across 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 four decimal places precision.
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 10.7639?
A: This factor comes from the relationship between feet and meters (1 foot = 0.3048 meters), so 1 square meter = (1/0.3048)^2 ≈ 10.7639 square feet.
Q2: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact based on the defined relationship between feet and meters in the international system of units.
Q3: When would I need to convert square feet to square meters?
A: Common applications include international real estate transactions, construction projects with international teams, scientific research, and any context where metric measurements are required.
Q4: Are there any exceptions to this conversion?
A: The conversion is standard and universal. However, in some specific historical contexts, different definitions of feet were used, but the international foot is now standard.
Q5: Can I convert square meters back to square feet?
A: Yes, simply multiply square meters by 10.7639 to get the equivalent area in square feet.