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1 m² x 10.7639 = 10.7639 ft²
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Ever tried visualizing the size of a 30 m² apartment in New York terms? Or wondered why European furniture dimensions feel different when shopping online? Understanding square meter to square foot conversions bridges this measurement gap. Whether you're comparing international property listings, calculating flooring needs, or just satisfying your curiosity about unit differences, this guide makes the process as painless as measuring a rectangle with your favorite tape measure.
Unit definitions
What is a square meter (m²)?
- Description: The standard metric unit for area
- Symbol: m²
- Common uses: International real estate, scientific research, European construction plans
- Definition: Area of a square with 1-meter sides (about 3.28 feet per side)
What is a square foot (ft²)?
- Description: Imperial unit for area measurement
- Symbol: ft²
- Common uses: US real estate, interior design projects, appliance specifications
- Definition: Area of a square with 1-foot sides (12 inches per side)
Conversion formula
The golden ratio for m² to ft² conversions is: Square feet = Square meters × 10.7639
This factor comes from squaring the meter-to-foot conversion (1 m = 3.28084 ft). When you square 3.28084, you get approximately 10.7639. Pro tip: Remember this number and you'll never need to look up the conversion again!
Example calculations
Example 1: Convert 5 m² to ft²
5 × 10.7639 = 53.8195 ft²
That's slightly larger than a standard parking space
Example 2: Convert 20 m² to ft²
20 × 10.7639 = 215.278 ft²
Roughly the size of a small studio apartment
Conversion tables
Square meters to square feet
| m² | ft² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7639 |
| 2 | 21.5278 |
| 3 | 32.2917 |
| 4 | 43.0556 |
| 5 | 53.8195 |
| 6 | 64.5834 |
| 7 | 75.3473 |
| 8 | 86.1112 |
| 9 | 96.8751 |
| 10 | 107.639 |
Square feet to square meters
| ft² | m² |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.9290 |
| 20 | 1.8581 |
| 30 | 2.7871 |
| 40 | 3.7161 |
| 50 | 4.6452 |
| 60 | 5.5742 |
| 70 | 6.5032 |
| 80 | 7.4322 |
| 90 | 8.3613 |
| 100 | 9.2903 |
Historical background
The square meter became teh official area unit during the French Revolution's metric system overhaul in 1795. Architects loved its decimal simplicity compared to chaotic local units. Meanwhile, square feet stuck around through British colonial influence – Queen Elizabeth I standardized the foot in 1593, though its exact length kept changing until 1959. Fun fact: Original surveyors literally used their feet to measure land parcels!
Interesting facts
- The Burj Khalifa uses both units – meters for structural engineering, feet for tenant space descriptions
- 1 m² equals 1550 square inches, while 1 ft² equals 144 square inches
- Olympic swimming pools are measured in cubic meters (2500 m³) but often described in square feet for US audiences
- Average European apartment size: 90 m² (968 ft²) vs US average: 214 ft² (19.88 m²) per person
- The world's largest single-family home (Istana Nurul Iman Palace) spans 200,000 m² – that's 2.15 million ft²!
FAQ
This conversion is essential for international real estate, construction projects, or comparing property sizes between metric and imperial system countries.
The conversion factor (1 m² = 10.7639 ft²) provides precision up to four decimal places, suitable for most practical applications.
The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar predominantly use square feet for area measurements in real estate and construction.
Yes, rounding to 10.76 simplifies mental math while maintaining reasonable accuracy for everyday calculations.
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