Area Converter

Precise Area Conversions

The Area Converter is a useful tool for converting between various units of area measurement. It's perfect for real estate, landscaping, scientific work, and academic purposes, supporting conversions between square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, and more.

The Conversion Formula

The calculator works by converting your input value into a base unit (square meters) and then converting that value into your desired target unit. Example Formula: To convert acres to square meters, the formula is: Square Meters = Acres * 4046.86

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter Value: Input the number you want to convert in the 'From' field.
2. Select 'From' Unit: Choose the starting unit from the first dropdown.
3. Select 'To' Unit: Choose the target unit from the second dropdown. The converted result will appear instantly.

Real-World Example

You are looking at a plot of land that is 2.5 acres. You want to know its size in square meters.

1. Enter 2.5 in the 'From' field.
2. Select Acres as the 'From' unit.
3. Select Square Meters as the 'To' unit. The calculator will show the result: 10,117.15 square meters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What is a hectare? A hectare is a metric unit of area, equal to 10,000 square meters. It is commonly used for measuring large areas of land.
• How many square feet are in an acre? There are exactly 43,560 square feet in one acre.
• Why would I use this calculator? It's useful when comparing land sizes from different countries, planning construction projects, or for academic purposes where you need to switch between metric and imperial area units.