Area Converter
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Area Converter
Convert between square meters, acres, hectares, and other area units with precision.
Understanding Area Measurement Systems
Metric System (SI)
Based on square meters and powers of 10
- • Square millimeter (mm²) - Very small areas
- • Square centimeter (cm²) - Small measurements
- • Square meter (m²) - Standard unit
- • Hectare (ha) - 10,000 m² for land
- • Square kilometer (km²) - Large areas
Imperial System
Traditional British measurements
- • Square inch (in²) - Small areas
- • Square foot (ft²) - Room measurements
- • Square yard (yd²) - Fabric and carpeting
- • Acre - 43,560 ft² for land
- • Square mile (mi²) - Large territories
Agricultural Units
Specialized farming measurements
- • Acre - Primary agricultural unit
- • Hectare - Metric agricultural standard
- • Square rod - Historical surveying
- • Section - 640 acres (1 mi²)
- • Township - 36 sections
Regional Variations
Country-specific measurements
- • Dunam - Middle Eastern countries
- • Rai - Thailand land measurement
- • Bigha - Indian subcontinent
- • Manzana - Central American countries
- • Tsubo - Japanese area unit
Essential Conversion Factors
Common Conversions
Quick Approximations
Large Scale Units
Professional Applications
Real Estate & Construction
- • Property listing and valuation
- • Building permit applications
- • Floor area calculations
- • Zoning compliance verification
- • Material quantity estimation
Agriculture & Farming
- • Crop yield calculations
- • Fertilizer application rates
- • Irrigation system planning
- • Land lease agreements
- • Subsidy and grant applications
Urban Planning & GIS
- • City development planning
- • Environmental impact studies
- • Transportation network design
- • Population density analysis
- • Green space allocation
Engineering & Architecture
- • Structural load calculations
- • HVAC system sizing
- • Lighting design requirements
- • Fire safety compliance
- • Accessibility planning
Environmental Science
- • Habitat conservation planning
- • Pollution monitoring zones
- • Watershed management
- • Carbon footprint assessment
- • Biodiversity studies
Manufacturing & Industry
- • Factory floor planning
- • Material coverage calculations
- • Quality control sampling
- • Warehouse space optimization
- • Production efficiency analysis
Real-World Area Examples
Everyday Areas
Property Sizes
Geographic References
What's the difference between an acre and a hectare?
An acre is 4,047 m² (Imperial system), while a hectare is exactly 10,000 m² (metric system). One hectare equals approximately 2.47 acres.
How do I calculate square footage for irregular shapes?
Break irregular shapes into rectangles, triangles, and circles. Calculate each area separately, then add them together for the total area.
Which area unit should I use for real estate?
Use square feet for indoor spaces, acres for large properties in the US, or square meters and hectares in metric countries. Always check local conventions.
How accurate are these area conversions?
Our conversions use internationally recognized standards and are accurate to 6+ decimal places, suitable for professional surveying and engineering applications.