Convert square feet to square meters instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Square feet to square metres multiplies by 0.092903, since a square foot is a little under a tenth of a square metre. A 1,000 sq ft apartment is 92.9 m², and a 2,000 sq ft house is 185.8 m². Because the factor is the square of the linear conversion, it cannot be found by converting each side and forgetting to square it. Floor area on listings can mean gross or net area and may or may not include walls, balconies or garages, so the number is only comparable when the same method is used.
How to convert square feet to square meters
Multiply the value by 0.09290304.
m² = sq ft × 0.09290304Example: 10 sq ft = 0.929 m².
Square Feet to Square Meters conversion table
| Square Feet (sq ft) | Square Meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 sq ft | 0.0929 m² |
| 2 sq ft | 0.1858 m² |
| 3 sq ft | 0.2787 m² |
| 4 sq ft | 0.3716 m² |
| 5 sq ft | 0.4645 m² |
| 10 sq ft | 0.929 m² |
| 15 sq ft | 1.3935 m² |
| 20 sq ft | 1.8581 m² |
| 25 sq ft | 2.3226 m² |
| 50 sq ft | 4.6452 m² |
| 100 sq ft | 9.2903 m² |
Frequently asked questions
How many square meters is 1 square foot?
1 square foot equals 0.0929 square meters.
What is the formula to convert sq ft to m²?
To convert sq ft to m², multiply the value by 0.09290304. The full formula is: m² = sq ft × 0.09290304.
How do I convert square meters back to square feet?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the square meters field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: sq ft = m² ÷ 0.09290304.
Is the sq ft to m² conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.09290304) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.