Square Meters to Square Feet
Convert square meters to square feet instantly — one square meter is 10.7639 square feet.
| Square Meters | Square Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.76391 ft² |
| 2 m² | 21.527821 ft² |
| 3 m² | 32.291731 ft² |
| 5 m² | 53.819552 ft² |
| 10 m² | 107.639104 ft² |
| 25 m² | 269.09776 ft² |
| 50 m² | 538.195521 ft² |
| 100 m² | 1076.391042 ft² |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Square Meters field.
- The Square Feet figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Square Feet field converts back to Square Meters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Square Meters to Square Feet formula
Converting square meters to square feet is a single multiplication by 10.7639104.
ft² = m² × 10.7639104
Why this factor: the square meter and the square foot are both defined against the square meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 10.7639104 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 10.7639104 — or use the Square Feet to Square Meters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 50 m². Multiply by 10.7639104 to get 538.195521 ft².
50 m² × 10.7639104 = 538.195521 ft²
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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.
Square Meters vs Square Feet
The square meter is an SI unit while the square foot is an imperial 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 feet are in a square meter?
One square meter equals 10.7639104 square feet.
What is the formula to convert square meters to square feet?
Multiply the number of square meters by 10.7639104. To reverse it, divide by 10.7639104 instead.
How do I convert square feet back to square meters?
Divide by 10.7639104, which is the same as multiplying by 0.09290304.
How many square feet are in 10 square meters?
10 m² works out to 107.639104 ft².
How is the square meter defined?
Derived directly from the meter.