Square Meter to Square Feet Converter
Convert square metres to square feet. One square metre equals 10.7639 square feet.
A square metre is the metric unit of area — a square one metre on each side. Because one metre is about 3.281 feet, a square metre is 3.281² = 10.7639 square feet. This converter turns square metres into square feet, square yards and acres.
How to convert square metres to square feet
Square feet = square metres × 10.7639
| Square metres | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.7639 sq ft |
| 50 m² | 538.196 sq ft |
| 100 m² | 1,076.391 sq ft |
| 500 m² | 5,381.955 sq ft |
Worked example
An 80 m² apartment: 80 × 10.7639 = 861.11 square feet.
Where this conversion matters
Floor areas of flats and offices are quoted in square metres in most of the world but in square feet in the US, India and parts of the Commonwealth. Converting between the two is essential when comparing property listings across markets or reading building plans.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet in 1 square metre?
10.7639 square feet.
How many square metres in 1,000 sq ft?
About 92.9 square metres (1,000 × 0.092903).
Why is the factor 10.7639?
Because 1 metre = 3.28084 feet, and area scales with the square: 3.28084² = 10.7639.
Is it the same everywhere?
Yes — square metre and square foot are internationally standardised units.
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