Area converter

This area converter tool helps you convert between 53 different units:

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Common area units explained

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All possible area conversions

Below, we provide an overview of all the area conversions available on this website to help you navigate and utilize our resources efficiently.

Unit	Conversion
Square meters (m²)	Base unit
Square kilometers (km²)	Square kilometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square kilometers
Square centimeters (cm²)	Square centimeters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square centimeters
Hectares (ha)	Hectares to Square meters \| Square meters to Hectares
Square miles (mi²)	Square miles to Square meters \| Square meters to Square miles
Square yards (yd²)	Square yards to Square meters \| Square meters to Square yards
Square feet (ft²)	Square feet to Square meters \| Square meters to Square feet
Square inches (in²)	Square inches to Square meters \| Square meters to Square inches
Acres (acres)	Acres to Square meters \| Square meters to Acres
Ares (a)	Ares to Square meters \| Square meters to Ares
Barns (b)	Barns to Square meters \| Square meters to Barns
Square quettameters (Qm²)	Square quettameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square quettameters
Square ronnameters (Rm²)	Square ronnameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square ronnameters
Square yottameters (Ym²)	Square yottameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square yottameters
Square zettameters (Zm²)	Square zettameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square zettameters
Square exameters (Em²)	Square exameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square exameters
Square petameters (Pm²)	Square petameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square petameters
Square terameters (Tm²)	Square terameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square terameters
Square gigameters (Gm²)	Square gigameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square gigameters
Square megameters (Mm²)	Square megameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square megameters
Square hectometers (hm²)	Square hectometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square hectometers
Square dekameters (dam²)	Square dekameters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square dekameters
Square decimeters (dm²)	Square decimeters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square decimeters
Square millimeters (mm²)	Square millimeters to Square meters \| Square meters to Square millimeters
Square micrometers (μm²)	Square micrometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square micrometers
Square nanometers (nm²)	Square nanometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square nanometers
Square picometers (pm²)	Square picometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square picometers
Square femtometers (fm²)	Square femtometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square femtometers
Square attometers (am²)	Square attometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square attometers
Square zeptometers (zm²)	Square zeptometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square zeptometers
Square yoctometers (ym²)	Square yoctometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square yoctometers
Square rontometers (rm²)	Square rontometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square rontometers
Square quectometers (qm²)	Square quectometers to Square meters \| Square meters to Square quectometers
Square miles (us survey) (mi² (US survey))	Square miles (us survey) to Square meters \| Square meters to Square miles (us survey)
Square feet (us survey) (ft² (US survey))	Square feet (us survey) to Square meters \| Square meters to Square feet (us survey)
Acres (us survey) (acres (US survey))	Acres (us survey) to Square meters \| Square meters to Acres (us survey)
Square chains (ch²)	Square chains to Square meters \| Square meters to Square chains
Square rods (rd²)	Square rods to Square meters \| Square meters to Square rods
Square perches (perch²)	Square perches to Square meters \| Square meters to Square perches
Square poles (pole²)	Square poles to Square meters \| Square meters to Square poles
Square mils (mil²)	Square mils to Square meters \| Square meters to Square mils
Circular mils (circ mil)	Circular mils to Square meters \| Square meters to Circular mils
Circular inches (circ in)	Circular inches to Square meters \| Square meters to Circular inches
Townships (township)	Townships to Square meters \| Square meters to Townships
Sections (section)	Sections to Square meters \| Square meters to Sections
Roods (rood)	Roods to Square meters \| Square meters to Roods
Homesteads (homestead)	Homesteads to Square meters \| Square meters to Homesteads
Sabins (sabin)	Sabins to Square meters \| Square meters to Sabins
Canadian arpents (arpent (Canada))	Canadian arpents to Square meters \| Square meters to Canadian arpents
Cuerda (cuerda)	Cuerda to Square meters \| Square meters to Cuerda
Plaza (plaza)	Plaza to Square meters \| Square meters to Plaza
Varas cuadrada (vara²)	Varas cuadrada to Square meters \| Square meters to Varas cuadrada
Electron cross section (σe)	Electron cross section to Square meters \| Square meters to Electron cross section

What is Area?

Area is a fundamental concept in measurement that refers to the amount of space occupied by a two-dimensional surface or shape. It is commonly used in mathematics, geography, construction, and various scientific fields to determine the extent of a surface. Area is typically measured in square units, which indicate how many unit squares fit within a given shape.

Common Units of Area Measurement

Different unit systems are used to measure area depending on the region and application. The most common units include:

Square Meter (m²) - The standard unit of area in the International System of Units (SI).
Square Kilometer (km²) - Used for measuring large land areas.
Square Centimeter (cm²) - Suitable for small-scale measurements.
Hectare (ha) - Commonly used in agriculture and land measurement (1 ha = 10,000 m²).
Acre - A traditional unit used primarily in the United States and the UK (1 acre = 4,047 m²).
Square Foot (ft²) - A common unit in the US customary system.
Square Inch (in²) - Used for measuring small surfaces.

FAQs About Area

How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = Length × Width. For example, if a rectangle has a length of 5 meters and a width of 3 meters, its area is 15 square meters.

Can the area of irregular shapes be measured?

Yes, the area of irregular shapes can be measured using methods such as grid approximation, breaking the shape into smaller regular shapes, or using calculus for more complex forms.

What is the difference between area and perimeter?

Area refers to the space enclosed within a shape, measured in square units, while perimeter is the total length of the shape's boundary, measured in linear units.