Square Feet ⇔ sqm
Convert square feet to square metres online
Welcome to the most reliable and easy-to-use SQFT to SQM area converter online! Whether you are buying or renting a property, planning a home renovation, laying flooring, calculating paint coverage, or working on an architectural project, converting between square feet (sqft) and square meters (sqm) is one of the most common area calculations you will ever need.
Our free bidirectional area converter works both ways:
📐 SQFT → SQM (Square Feet to Square Meters)
📐 SQM → SQFT (Square Meters to Square Feet)
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How do I calculate area in square feet or square meters?
To calculate area, use the simple formula:
Area = Length × Width
| Unit | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Square Feet | Length (ft) × Width (ft) | 20ft × 15ft = 300 sqft |
| Square Meters | Length (m) × Width (m) | 6m × 4.5m = 27 sqm |
For irregular shaped rooms, divide the space into rectangles, calculate each section separately, then add the results together.
Where is SQM Commonly Used?
- 🏠 Real estate across Europe, Asia, Australia & South America
- 🏗️ International construction & architecture projects
- 🌿 Land area measurement worldwide
- 🏢 Commercial property leasing globally
- 📊 Scientific & engineering area calculations
Why do some countries use sqft and others use sqm?
The use of square feet is tied to the Imperial measurement system, traditionally used in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and India for property measurements. The rest of the world predominantly uses square meters as part of the metric system, which is the global scientific and commercial standard.
Interestingly, while the UK officially uses metric measurements, real estate listings often still show property sizes in square feet, particularly for residential properties — making the sqft ⇔ sqm conversion especially important for British buyers and renters.
Is sqm the same as m²?
Yes! sqm and m² are exactly the same unit.
- sqm = square meters (common abbreviation)
- m² = square meters (official SI symbol)
- sq m = square meters (alternative abbreviation)
All three refer to the exact same unit of area measurement.
What is the difference between sqft and linear feet?
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This is a very common source of confusion:
- Linear feet (ft) = a straight line measurement of length or distance
- Square feet (sqft or ft²) = a two-dimensional area measurement
Example:
A room that is 10 feet long and 10 feet wide has:
- 10 linear feet of length
- 100 square feet of floor area
When buying flooring or carpet, you need square feet (area), not linear feet (length).
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