Area Converter
This free online area conversion tool makes it quick and easy to convert an area value into a wide range of commonly used measurement units. Whether you’re working with metric or imperial systems, this calculator allows you to instantly convert between Square Metres, Hectares, Square Kilometres, Square Inches, Square Feet, Square Yards, Acres, and Square Miles with accuracy and ease.
Designed for simplicity, the calculator works in real time — just enter a value into any of the available fields, and the tool will automatically calculate and display the equivalent values across all other area units. This makes it ideal for students, developers, builders, surveyors, landowners, or anyone who needs fast and reliable area conversions without manual calculations.
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How to Use?
The area conversion calculator is a handy webtool to use to convert from one area to another.
- Enter a area value into one of the fields above.
- All the other fields will automatically update to their converted area.
- You can copy any area value to the clipboard, by clicking on the symbol.
- Any number value will be accepted including the 'e' exponent.
- If you would like to see another area added to the above, please contact us.
Area Unit Comparison Chart
| Unit Name | Symbol | Description | Equals in Square Metres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Metre | m² | Base unit of area in the metric system | 1 m² |
| Hectare | ha | Metric unit commonly used for land measurement | 10,000 m² |
| Square Kilometre | km² | Large-scale metric area measurement | 1,000,000 m² |
| Square Inch | in² | Small imperial area unit | 0.00064516 m² |
| Square Foot | ft² | Common imperial unit for buildings and rooms | 0.092903 m² |
| Square Yard | yd² | Imperial unit often used for land and textiles | 0.836127 m² |
| Acre | ac | Traditional land measurement unit | 4,046.86 m² |
| Square Mile | mi² | Large imperial land area measurement | 2,589,988.11 m² |
Quick Reference
- Metric units (m², ha, km²) are commonly used worldwide
- Imperial units (in², ft², yd², ac, mi²) are primarily used in the US and UK
- Hectares and acres are especially common in agriculture and land planning
- Square miles and square kilometres are typically used for very large areas