Square Feet to Square Meters Converter
Convert square feet to square meters instantly. One square foot equals exactly 0.09290304 square meters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert square feet to square meters
Worked example: convert 12 square feet to square meters. Using square meters ← square feet × 0.09290304, we get 12 × 0.09290304 = 1.1148365 m². To check the result, convert back: 1.1148365 m² ÷ 0.09290304 = 12 sq ft.
Square feet to square meters chart
| Square feet (sq ft) | Square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 sq ft | 0.09290304 m² |
| 2 sq ft | 0.1858061 m² |
| 3 sq ft | 0.2787091 m² |
| 4 sq ft | 0.3716122 m² |
| 5 sq ft | 0.4645152 m² |
| 6 sq ft | 0.5574182 m² |
| 8 sq ft | 0.7432243 m² |
| 10 sq ft | 0.9290304 m² |
| 12 sq ft | 1.114836 m² |
| 15 sq ft | 1.393546 m² |
| 20 sq ft | 1.858061 m² |
| 25 sq ft | 2.322576 m² |
| 30 sq ft | 2.787091 m² |
| 40 sq ft | 3.716122 m² |
| 50 sq ft | 4.645152 m² |
| 75 sq ft | 6.967728 m² |
| 100 sq ft | 9.290304 m² |
| 150 sq ft | 13.93546 m² |
| 200 sq ft | 18.58061 m² |
| 250 sq ft | 23.22576 m² |
| 500 sq ft | 46.45152 m² |
| 1,000 sq ft | 92.90304 m² |
Square meters to square feet (reverse)
| Square meters (m²) | Square feet (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.76391 sq ft |
| 2 m² | 21.52782 sq ft |
| 5 m² | 53.81955 sq ft |
| 10 m² | 107.6391 sq ft |
| 20 m² | 215.2782 sq ft |
| 50 m² | 538.1955 sq ft |
| 100 m² | 1,076.391 sq ft |
| 250 m² | 2,690.978 sq ft |
| 500 m² | 5,381.955 sq ft |
| 1,000 m² | 10,763.91 sq ft |
About the square foot and the square meter
A square foot is the area of a square with 1-foot sides. It is the standard unit for house, apartment, office and retail space in the United States, Canada and the UK property market.
The square meter is the SI unit of area. It describes room sizes, apartments, flooring and building plots in most of the world.
One square meter equals 10.76391 square feet, which makes the square meter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in square feet and square meters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In square feet | In square meters |
|---|---|---|
| A bedroom | 129.17 sq ft | 12 m² |
| A parking space | 134.55 sq ft | 12.5 m² |
| A one-bedroom apartment | 538.2 sq ft | 50 m² |
| A tennis court | 2,806.8 sq ft | 260.76 m² |
| A basketball court | 4,699.5 sq ft | 436.6 m² |
| A soccer pitch | 76,854 sq ft | 7,140 m² |
Square feet to square meters FAQ
How many square meters are in one square foot?
One square foot equals exactly 0.09290304 square meters. In the other direction, one square meter equals 10.76391 square feet.
How do I convert square feet to square meters without a calculator?
convert 12 square feet to square meters. Using square meters ← square feet × 0.09290304, we get 12 × 0.09290304 = 1.1148365 m². To check the result, convert back: 1.1148365 m² ÷ 0.09290304 = 12 sq ft. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.093. Then 12 sq ft is about 1.116 m², compared with the exact 1.11484 m² (an error of 0.1%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a basketball court in square meters?
A basketball court is about 4,699.5 square feet, which is 436.6 square meters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the square feet and square meters the same in every country?
The square foot is exactly 0.09290304 m² (the square of the international foot). The square meter is the SI unit of area and the same worldwide.