square feet to square meter

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Square feet to square meters conversion: Divide the value in square feet by 10.764 to get the equivalent in square meters.

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Square Feet

Definition

A square foot (symbol: sq ft or ft²) is a unit of area used in the Imperial and US customary measurement systems. One square foot is equal to the area of a square with sides that are one foot in length.

History/Origin

The square foot has been used as a unit of area for centuries, with its origins in the foot, a unit of length based on the average length of a human foot. The use of the square foot became more standardized with the introduction of the Imperial system in the 19th century.

Current Use

Square feet are widely used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries that use the Imperial system to measure smaller areas such as rooms, apartments, and buildings. It is a common unit of measurement in real estate, construction, and interior design.

Square Meter

Definition

A square meter (symbol: m²) is a unit of area in the metric system. One square meter is equal to the area of a square with sides that are one meter in length.

History/Origin

The square meter was introduced as part of the metric system during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. It was designed to be a universal and standardized unit of area measurement, based on the meter, the base unit of length in the metric system.

Current Use

Square meters are widely used around the world, particularly in countries that have adopted the metric system. They are commonly used for measuring areas such as rooms, buildings, and plots of land. In international real estate transactions, construction, and land planning, the square meter is a standard unit of measurement.

Conversion Details

Conversion Formula and Factor

To convert from square feet to square meters, you can use the following formula:


  • Square feet to square meters: ( \text{m²} = \text{sq ft} \times 0.092903 )

Quick Reference Conversion Table

Square Feet

Square Meters

10

0.929

50

4.645

100

9.290

500

46.451

1000

92.903

Step-by-Step Conversion Instructions

Example: Convert 200 square feet to square meters

  1. Convert Square Feet to Square Meters:

    • Use the formula: ( \text{m²} = \text{sq ft} \times 0.092903 )

    • Calculation: ( 200 \times 0.092903 = 18.5806 ) m²

Practical Examples

  1. Example 1: If you have an apartment that is 300 square feet, convert it to square meters using the formula (300 sq ft (\times) 0.092903 = 27.8709 m²).

  2. Example 2: For a room that is 150 square feet, convert to square meters using the formula (150 sq ft (\times) 0.092903 = 13.93545 m²).

Inches to cm to Feet Conversion

Definition

Inches, centimeters, and feet are units of length used in different measurement systems. An inch (symbol: in) is a unit in the Imperial and US customary systems, a centimeter (symbol: cm) is part of the metric system, and a foot (symbol: ft) is also a unit in the Imperial and US customary systems.

Conversion Formula and Factor

  • Inches to centimeters: ( \text{cm} = \text{inches} \times 2.54 )

  • Centimeters to feet: ( \text{feet} = \frac{\text{cm}}{30.48} )

Quick Reference Conversion Table

Inches

Centimeters

Feet

1

2.54

0.0833

5

12.70

0.4167

10

25.40

0.8333

20

50.80

1.6667

50

127.00

4.1667

Step-by-Step Conversion Instructions

Example: Convert 20 inches to feet

  1. Convert Inches to Centimeters:


  • Use the formula: ( \text{cm} = \text{inches} \times 2.54 )

  • Calculation: ( 20 \times 2.54 = 50.8 ) cm


  1. Convert Centimeters to Feet:


  • Use the formula: ( \text{feet} = \frac{50.8}{30.48} )

  • Calculation: ( \frac{50.8}{30.48} \approx 1.67 ) feet

Practical Examples

  1. Example 1: If you have a length of 15 inches, first convert it to centimeters (15 inches (\times) 2.54 = 38.1 cm), then convert to feet (38.1 cm (\div) 30.48 ≈ 1.25 feet).

  2. Example 2: For a 35-inch measurement, convert to centimeters (35 inches (\times) 2.54 = 88.9 cm), then convert to feet (88.9 cm (\div) 30.48 ≈ 2.92 feet).


By following these steps, you can easily convert any measurement from inches to centimeters to feet, ensuring accuracy and ease in your calculations.


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