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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 conversion factor is derived from the relationship between feet and meters, where 1 foot equals 0.3048 meters, so 1 square foot equals (0.3048)^2 = 0.092903 square meters.
Details: Accurate area conversion is crucial for international projects, real estate transactions, construction planning, and when working with architectural plans from different countries that use different measurement systems.
Tips: Enter the area in square feet. The value must be a positive number. The calculator will instantly convert it to square meters with precision up to four decimal places.
Q1: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion uses the standard factor of 0.092903, which is precise for most practical applications. The calculator provides results with four decimal places for accuracy.
Q2: Why would I need to convert between these units?
A: Conversion is necessary when working with international measurements, comparing property sizes across countries, or when using materials or plans that specify measurements in different units.
Q3: Is there a simple way to estimate the conversion?
A: For rough estimates, you can divide square feet by 10.76 (which is approximately 1/0.092903) to get square meters, though this calculator provides more precise results.
Q4: Are square meters larger than square feet?
A: No, one square meter is larger than one square foot. Specifically, 1 square meter equals approximately 10.764 square feet.
Q5: Can I convert square meters back to square feet?
A: Yes, to convert square meters to square feet, multiply by 10.7639 (which is 1/0.092903).