Sq Ft to M2 Converter

Convert square feet to square meters or back again. Type a number or paste a unit-labeled value.

Paste a value with sq ft, ft2, ft², m2, or m². A pasted unit sets the direction.

Square meters 9.290304 m² 100 sq ft = 9.290304 m² Displayed with up to 6 decimal places. Small nonzero values use scientific notation.

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Square Feet to Square Meters formula

Square meters = square feet × 0.09290304. One international foot equals 0.3048 meters, so one square foot equals 0.3048 × 0.3048 = 0.09290304 square meters. The calculator keeps that factor internally and rounds the displayed value to at most six decimal places.

Sq ft to m² quick examples

Square feetSquare meters
100 sq ft9.290304 m²
500 sq ft46.45152 m²
750 sq ft69.67728 m²
1,000 sq ft92.90304 m²

Square meters to square feet

Square feet = square meters ÷ 0.09290304. Select m² or include an m2 or m² suffix when pasting. For example, 9.290304 m² displays as 100 sq ft.

Area units are squared length units

A square foot covers a square whose sides are one international foot. A square meter covers a square whose sides are one meter. Because both dimensions are squared, a linear foot-to-meter conversion factor cannot be used directly for area.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert square feet to square meters?

Multiply square feet by 0.09290304. For example, 100 sq ft × 0.09290304 = 9.290304 m². The page displays up to six decimal places.

How do I convert m² to sq ft?

Divide square meters by 0.09290304. You can select m², paste a value such as 9.29 m², or use Swap after converting in the other direction.

What is the conversion factor from sq ft to m²?

One international square foot is 0.09290304 square meters. The factor comes from squaring the international-foot definition: 1 ft = 0.3048 m.

Can I paste ft2, ft², m2, or m²?

Yes. The converter recognizes sq ft, sqft, ft2, ft², square feet, m2, m², sq m, sqm, and square meters. A pasted unit overrides the selected direction.

Why is the displayed answer rounded?

The calculator uses the 0.09290304 factor internally, then displays up to six decimal places for readability. Small nonzero values use scientific notation instead of appearing as zero.

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