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Area Converter

Quickly and accurately convert between different units of area including square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more.

Area Converter

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Common Area References

Standard Soccer Field7,140 m² (1.76 acres)A regulation FIFA soccer field is about 105m x 68m
American Football Field5,351 m² (1.32 acres)An NFL football field is 360 feet x 160 feet
Tennis Court (Singles)261 m² (2,808 ft²)A singles tennis court is 23.77m x 10.97m
Basketball Court (NBA)436 m² (4,700 ft²)An NBA basketball court is 94 feet x 50 feet
Average One-Bedroom Apartment50-70 m² (538-753 ft²)Typical living space in many countries

Quick Conversion Facts

  • 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
  • 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters (2.47 acres)
  • 1 square mile = 640 acres
  • 1 square kilometer = 100 hectares
  • 1 square meter = 10.764 square feet

Understanding Area Measurements

Area measurements calculate the space inside a two-dimensional shape or surface. These measurements are essential in a wide range of fields including architecture, construction, real estate, agriculture, and cartography.

Common Uses for Area Calculations

Real Estate

  • Calculating property size
  • Determining land value
  • Zoning requirements
  • Floor plans and living space

Construction

  • Material estimation (flooring, roofing, etc.)
  • Painting surface calculation
  • Building code compliance
  • Cost estimation

Agriculture

  • Farm and field planning
  • Crop yield estimation
  • Irrigation system design
  • Land management

Geography

  • Mapping and cartography
  • Geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Environmental studies
  • Urban planning

Area Units Explained

UnitSymbolSystemEqualsUsed For
Square Meterm²Metric1 m²Room size, small areas
Square Footft²Imperial0.092903 m²Real estate, construction
AcreacImperial4,046.86 m²Land, farming, property size
HectarehaMetric10,000 m²Agriculture, forestry
Square Kilometerkm²Metric1,000,000 m²Geographic regions, countries
Square Milemi²Imperial2,589,988 m²Large land areas, territories

Area Calculation Formulas

Rectangle

Area = Length × Width

Example: A room 5m × 4m has an area of 20 m²

Triangle

Area = ½ × Base × Height

Example: A triangle with base 6m and height 4m has an area of 12 m²

Circle

Area = π × Radius²

Example: A circle with radius 3m has an area of 28.27 m²

Irregular Shape

Divide into simple shapes, calculate areas separately, then add them together

Real Estate Tip:

When buying property, always verify area measurements from multiple sources. Different countries and regions may use different units or calculation methods for property size.

How to Use This Converter

  1. Enter the area value you want to convert
  2. Select the source unit (what you're converting from)
  3. Select the target unit (what you're converting to)
  4. View the result instantly
  5. Toggle "Show only common units" to see all available units
  6. Use the common area references for context and comparison

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