Square Feet to Square Meters
Convert square feet to square meters instantly — one square foot is 0.092903 square meters.
| Square Feet | Square Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 ft² | 0.092903 m² |
| 2 ft² | 0.185806 m² |
| 3 ft² | 0.278709 m² |
| 5 ft² | 0.464515 m² |
| 10 ft² | 0.92903 m² |
| 25 ft² | 2.322576 m² |
| 50 ft² | 4.645152 m² |
| 100 ft² | 9.290304 m² |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Square Feet field.
- The Square Meters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Square Meters field converts back to Square Feet the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Square Feet to Square Meters formula
To convert square feet to square meters, multiply by 0.09290304.
m² = ft² × 0.09290304
Why this factor: the square foot and the square meter are both defined against the square meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.09290304 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.09290304 — or use the Square Meters to Square Feet converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 50 ft². Multiply by 0.09290304 to get 4.645152 m².
50 ft² × 0.09290304 = 4.645152 m²
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a square foot?
A square foot is the primary unit of floor area in the United States.
Definition: Exactly 0.09290304 square meter, following from the exact 0.3048 m foot.
Where it is used: US and Indian property listings, commercial leases, and paint and flooring coverage.
What is a square meter?
The square meter is the SI unit of area — the surface of a one-meter square.
Definition: Derived directly from the meter.
Where it is used: Floor area in property listings, land plots, and material coverage worldwide outside the US.
Square Feet vs Square Meters
The square foot is an imperial unit while the square meter is an SI unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many square meters are in a square foot?
One square foot equals 0.09290304 square meters.
What is the formula to convert square feet to square meters?
Multiply the number of square feet by 0.09290304. To reverse it, divide by 0.09290304 instead.
How do I convert square meters back to square feet?
Divide by 0.09290304, which is the same as multiplying by 10.7639104.
How many square meters are in 10 square feet?
10 ft² works out to 0.92903 m².
How is the square foot defined?
Exactly 0.09290304 square meter, following from the exact 0.3048 m foot.