Area Converter – Convert Between Area Units

Square Millimeter mm²
Square Centimeter cm²
Square Kilometer km²
Square Inch in²
Square Foot ft²
Square Yard yd²
Square Mile mi²
Acre acre
Hectare ha
Bigha (Indian) bigha

* 1 Bigha (Indian) ≈ 2529.29 m² — regional values vary across states.

Area Unit Converter

Area is the measure of a two-dimensional surface. Whether you are a real estate buyer comparing plot sizes, a farmer calculating field area, or a student solving geometry problems, converting between different area units is a common task. This free online area converter handles 11 units including metric, imperial, and Indian units.

Common Area Conversions

FromToValue
1 sq metersq feet10.7639
1 acresq meters4046.86
1 hectareacres2.471
1 sq mileacres640
1 bighasq meters≈2529.29
1 sq kmhectares100

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet are in 1 square meter?

1 square meter equals approximately 10.7639 square feet. This conversion is commonly used in real estate — particularly when comparing Indian property listings (sq ft) to international standards (sq m).

How many square meters are in 1 acre?

1 acre equals 4046.8564 square meters. The acre is widely used in agriculture and land measurement across the US, UK, and parts of India.

What is 1 Bigha in square meters?

1 Bigha (Indian) is approximately 2529.29 square meters, though this unit varies by state. In Uttar Pradesh it is about 2529 sq m, while in West Bengal it may differ. Always verify with the local land records office.

How many hectares is 1 square kilometer?

1 square kilometer equals exactly 100 hectares. The hectare is the standard unit of land area in the International System of Units (SI) for agricultural and forestry use.

What is the difference between an acre and a hectare?

An acre is an imperial unit equal to 4046.86 sq m, while a hectare is a metric unit equal to 10,000 sq m. 1 hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres.

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