Square Feet to Square Metre

Whether you are a homeowner, a property developer, or simply curious about international measurements, knowing how to convert square feet to square metres (sqft to sqm) and vice versa is of great help. This guide will explore everything you need to know about this conversion, including the formula, history, dimensions, and frequently asked questions.

What is square feet?

Square feet (sq ft) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It measures the area of a two-dimensional space, such as a room or plot of land. One square foot is the area of a square with sides that each measure one foot in length. Square feet are often used to calculate the size of residential or commercial properties, determining things like floor area or yard size. This measurement helps in real estate, interior design, and construction to assess space and determine pricing or usage.

What is square meter?

A square meter (m²) is a unit of area in the metric system, used to measure the size of a two-dimensional space. It represents the area of a square with sides that each measure one meter in length. Square meters are commonly used in most countries around the world for measuring land, floor space, or rooms in real estate and construction. It’s an essential unit for calculating property size, room dimensions, or area in projects. The metric system's simplicity and universality make square meters a standard measurement for many fields, including architecture, design, and urban planning.

Convert square feet to square metre

Before delving into the conversion, let us understand the fundamental units.

• Square metre (sqm): The square metre, denoted as sqm, is the metric unit for measuring area. It is used in many countries worldwide, including Europe and Asia.
  
• Square feet (sqft or sq ft): The square foot, often abbreviated as sqft or sq ft, is the customary unit of area measurement in countries like the United States and Canada.

How to convert square feet to square meter

To convert square feet (sq ft) to square meters (sq m), you can use the following formula:
Square Metres (sq m) = Square Feet (sq ft) / 10.76391

To convert square feet to square metres, divide the number of square feet by 10.76391. This is the standard conversion factor for square feet to square metres.

Square metre to square feet (sqm to sqft) formula with example

Let us put the formula into practice with an example. Suppose you have a room with an area of 25 square metres, and you want to know its equivalent in square feet:

Area in square feet (sqft) = Area in square metres (sqm) × 10.7639
Area in square feet (sqft) = 25 sqm × 10.7639 ≈ 269.0975 sqft
So, an area of 25 square metres is approximately 269.1 square feet.

Example

1 square feet equals to 0.093 square meter

2 square feet equals to 0.186 square meter

3 square feet equals to 0.279 square meter

4 square feet equals to 0.372 square meter

Dimensions of square metre

A square metre is a two-dimensional unit of area. Its dimensions are as follows:

• Length: 1 metre
• Width: 1 metre

Hence, one square metre is equivalent to the area of a square with sides measuring 1 metre each.

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