square meter to square feet

Convert square meters to square feet effortlessly with our easy-to-use tool. Ideal for architects, builders, and professionals needing accurate area measurements. Simply enter your value in square meters to get instant results in square feet. Simplify your calculations with our reliable converter.

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

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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.

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.

Conversion Details

Conversion Formula and Factor

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


  • Square meters to square feet: ( \text{sq ft} = \text{m²} \times 10.7639 )

Quick Reference Conversion Table

Square Meters

Square Feet

1

10.7639

5

53.8195

10

107.639

20

215.278

50

538.195

Step-by-Step Conversion Instructions

Example: Convert 15 square meters to square feet

  1. Convert Square Meters to Square Feet:

    • Use the formula: ( \text{sq ft} = \text{m²} \times 10.7639 )

    • Calculation: ( 15 \times 10.7639 = 161.4585 ) sq ft

Practical Examples

  1. Example 1: If you have a room that is 25 square meters, convert it to square feet using the formula (25 m² (\times) 10.7639 = 269.0975 sq ft).

  2. Example 2: For an apartment that is 50 square meters, convert to square feet using the formula (50 m² (\times) 10.7639 = 538.195 sq ft).


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