Square Feet to Square Meters Calculator
Square feet and square meters are the two most common area units in construction. In the United States, floor plans and building codes reference square feet, while international standards and metric countries use square meters. Converting between the two is essential when working with imported equipment specifications or international project documents.
Enter an area in square feet and this calculator returns the equivalent in square meters. One square foot equals approximately 0.092903 square meters.
Formula
m² = ft² × 0.092903
1 ft² = 0.092903 m²
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square meters are in one square foot?
One square foot equals approximately 0.092903 square meters. To convert square feet to square meters, multiply the area in square feet by 0.092903.
Why would an electrician convert square feet to square meters?
Electricians working on international projects or with metric specifications need to convert area measurements for floor plans, conduit coverage calculations, and panel sizing that reference square meters instead of square feet.
How do you convert a large area like 1000 sq ft to sq m?
Multiply 1000 by 0.092903 to get 92.903 square meters. As a quick estimate, divide the square footage by about 10.764 to get square meters.