Area Unit Converter
Easily convert between various units of area measurement including square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more with this simple tool.
Area Converter
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About Area Conversion
Area is a measure of two-dimensional space. It's used extensively in fields like construction, real estate, agriculture, and geography. Different countries and industries often use different units, making conversion necessary.
Common Area Units & Conversions
- Square Meter (m²): The base unit of area in the International System of Units (SI).
- Square Kilometer (km²): Used for large land areas (1 km² = 1,000,000 m²).
- Hectare (ha): Commonly used for land measurement (1 ha = 10,000 m²).
- Acre (acre): Frequently used in the US and UK for land (1 acre ≈ 4046.86 m²).
- Square Foot (ft²): Common in the US for architectural and real estate purposes (1 m² ≈ 10.764 ft²).
- Square Mile (mi²): Used for very large areas (1 mi² ≈ 2.59 km²).
Area Conversion Applications
Understanding and converting area units is crucial for:
- Calculating property size in real estate listings.
- Determining land area for farming or conservation.
- Estimating material requirements in construction (e.g., flooring, paint).
- Comparing geographical areas in mapping and planning.
- Scientific research involving surface area calculations.
Our area converter simplifies these tasks by providing fast and accurate conversions between the most common units used worldwide.