Square Meters to Square Feet Converter
Convert square meters to square feet instantly. One square meter equals exactly 10.76391 square feet. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert square meters to square feet
Worked example: convert 120 square meters to square feet. Using square feet ← square meters × 10.76391042, we get 120 × 10.76391042 = 1,291.6693 sq ft. To check the result, convert back: 1,291.6693 sq ft ÷ 10.76391042 = 120 m².
Square meters to square feet chart
| Square meters (m²) | Square feet (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.76391 sq ft |
| 2 m² | 21.52782 sq ft |
| 3 m² | 32.29173 sq ft |
| 4 m² | 43.05564 sq ft |
| 5 m² | 53.81955 sq ft |
| 6 m² | 64.58346 sq ft |
| 8 m² | 86.11128 sq ft |
| 10 m² | 107.6391 sq ft |
| 12 m² | 129.1669 sq ft |
| 15 m² | 161.4587 sq ft |
| 20 m² | 215.2782 sq ft |
| 25 m² | 269.0978 sq ft |
| 30 m² | 322.9173 sq ft |
| 40 m² | 430.5564 sq ft |
| 50 m² | 538.1955 sq ft |
| 75 m² | 807.2933 sq ft |
| 100 m² | 1,076.391 sq ft |
| 150 m² | 1,614.587 sq ft |
| 200 m² | 2,152.782 sq ft |
| 250 m² | 2,690.978 sq ft |
| 500 m² | 5,381.955 sq ft |
| 1,000 m² | 10,763.91 sq ft |
Square feet to square meters (reverse)
| Square feet (sq ft) | Square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 sq ft | 0.09290304 m² |
| 2 sq ft | 0.1858061 m² |
| 5 sq ft | 0.4645152 m² |
| 10 sq ft | 0.9290304 m² |
| 20 sq ft | 1.858061 m² |
| 50 sq ft | 4.645152 m² |
| 100 sq ft | 9.290304 m² |
| 250 sq ft | 23.22576 m² |
| 500 sq ft | 46.45152 m² |
| 1,000 sq ft | 92.90304 m² |
About the square meter and the square foot
The square meter is the SI unit of area. It describes room sizes, apartments, flooring and building plots in most of the world.
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.
One square meter equals 10.76391 square feet, which makes the square meter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in square meters and square feet
| Everyday example (approximate) | In square meters | In square feet |
|---|---|---|
| A bedroom | 12 m² | 129.17 sq ft |
| A parking space | 12.5 m² | 134.55 sq ft |
| A one-bedroom apartment | 50 m² | 538.2 sq ft |
| A tennis court | 260.76 m² | 2,806.8 sq ft |
| A basketball court | 436.6 m² | 4,699.5 sq ft |
| A soccer pitch | 7,140 m² | 76,854 sq ft |
Square meters to square feet FAQ
How many square feet are in one square meter?
One square meter equals exactly 10.76391042 square feet. In the other direction, one square foot equals 0.09290304 square meters.
How do I convert square meters to square feet without a calculator?
convert 120 square meters to square feet. Using square feet ← square meters × 10.76391042, we get 120 × 10.76391042 = 1,291.6693 sq ft. To check the result, convert back: 1,291.6693 sq ft ÷ 10.76391042 = 120 m². For a quick estimate, round the factor to 11. Then 120 m² is about 1,320 sq ft, compared with the exact 1,291.67 sq ft (an error of 2.2%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a basketball court in square feet?
A basketball court is about 436.6 square meters, which is 4,699.5 square feet. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the square meters and square feet the same in every country?
The square meter is the SI unit of area and the same worldwide. The square foot is exactly 0.09290304 m² (the square of the international foot).