To convert square meters to square feet, divide by 0.09290304 (or multiply by about 10.7639). 80 m² is 861 sq ft, and 100 m² is 1,076 sq ft.
Apartment listings in Europe, Asia and Australia are in square meters, as are many flooring and tile products. This page helps you picture those sizes in feet.
How to use the square meters to square feet converter
- Type the value in square meters into the box. Decimals are fine.
- The result in square feet updates as you type, along with the working.
- Need the other way? Switch the direction menu, or open the square feet to square meters converter.
Formula
A square foot is 0.3048 m × 0.3048 m = 0.09290304 m² exactly. Area factors are the square of the length factor, which is why you can't use 0.3048 directly on an area.
Worked example
An 80 m² apartment: how many square feet?
- 80 ÷ 0.09290304 = 861.11.
- Result: about 861 sq ft, a typical two-bedroom flat in many European cities.
Square meters to square feet chart
Common values, rounded to 2 decimal places.
| Square meters (m²) | Square feet (ft²) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 10.76 ft² |
| 2 m² | 21.53 ft² |
| 5 m² | 53.82 ft² |
| 10 m² | 107.64 ft² |
| 15 m² | 161.46 ft² |
| 20 m² | 215.28 ft² |
| 25 m² | 269.1 ft² |
| 30 m² | 322.92 ft² |
| 40 m² | 430.56 ft² |
| 50 m² | 538.2 ft² |
| 60 m² | 645.83 ft² |
| 75 m² | 807.29 ft² |
| 80 m² | 861.11 ft² |
| 100 m² | 1,076.39 ft² |
| 120 m² | 1,291.67 ft² |
| 150 m² | 1,614.59 ft² |
| 200 m² | 2,152.78 ft² |
| 500 m² | 5,381.96 ft² |
| 1,000 m² | 10,763.91 ft² |
| 10,000 m² | 107,639.1 ft² |
Where square meters are used
- Housing abroad: listing sizes in m², often including balconies or shared areas by local rules.
- Tile and flooring: boxes give m² coverage. A 2.2 m² box covers 23.7 sq ft.
- Solar panels: a typical residential panel is around 2 m² (about 21.5 sq ft).
- Land: a hectare is 10,000 m², which is 107,639 sq ft or 2.471 acres.
Quick mental math
Multiply by 10, then add about 7.6%. 50 m² × 10 = 500, plus 38 = 538 sq ft (exact: 538.2).
Related conversions
Going the other way: square feet to square meters converter. Related pages: . For other units in the same family, use the full area converter.
Caveats and assumptions
- Results show up to 10 significant digits; the chart is rounded for reading. Keep full precision for engineering, medical or legal work.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is 1 square meter?
About 10.7639 sq ft.
How many square feet is 100 square meters?
1,076.39 sq ft.
How big is a 10 × 10 m room in square feet?
100 m², which is about 1,076 sq ft (32.8 × 32.8 ft).
How many square feet in a hectare?
About 107,639 sq ft.
Sources
- NIST SP 811 Appendix B.8 — Factors for units listed alphabetically — square foot, acre and square meter
- NIST — SI Units: Length (1959 definition of the inch) — 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly
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