Area Converter
Convert areas between square metres, square kilometres, hectares, acres, square feet and square yards.
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Calculation breakdown
- Conversion
- Result = value × (from unit's square metres) ÷ (to unit's square metres)
Worked example
Converting 1 hectare to acres gives approximately 2.471 acres.
Assumptions
- Uses exact international area conversion factors.
How this calculator works
This calculator converts an area value between metric units such as square metres, square kilometres and hectares, and imperial units such as acres, square feet and square yards. Hectares and square metres are standard for Australian property and land measurements, while acres and square feet often appear in older titles or American listings.
Frequently asked questions
How many square metres are in a hectare?
One hectare equals exactly 10,000 square metres, the standard unit for describing rural and agricultural land size in Australia.
Is an acre bigger or smaller than a hectare?
An acre is smaller than a hectare; one hectare is about 2.471 acres.
Can I convert square feet to square metres for a floor plan?
Yes, select square feet as the source unit and square metres as the target to convert a floor plan or land listing.