Area Converter

Convert between different area units such as square meters, hectares, acres, and others quickly and easily.

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What is Area?

Area is a fundamental measure used to calculate the amount of space within a two-dimensional shape or surface. Commonly expressed in square units like square meters (m²) or square feet (ft²), area has applications ranging from construction and agriculture to science and real estate.

Conversion Table for Area

Unit	Equivalent
1 Square Meter (m²)	10.764 Square Feet (ft²)
1 Hectare (ha)	10,000 Square Meters (m²)
1 Acre (ac)	4,046.86 Square Meters (m²)
1 Square Kilometer (km²)	1,000,000 Square Meters (m²)

Fun Facts About Area

The Great Wall of China covers an area of approximately 21,196 square kilometers, including walls and other structures.
An acre was historically defined as the amount of land a yoke of oxen could plow in a day.
The smallest country in the world, Vatican City, covers an area of just 44 hectares (0.44 square kilometers).