📐 Advanced Area Converter
Convert between Square Feet (sq ft), Square Meters (sq m), Acres, Hectares, Bigha, Guntha, Cent, and 15+ land measurement units. Perfect for real estate, construction, and agricultural calculations.
Conversion Result
Formula: 1 Square Meter = 10.7639 Square Feet
Common Land Conversions
| From Unit | To Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre | Square Feet | 43,560 |
| 1 Hectare | Acres | 2.47 |
| 1 Sq Meter | Sq Feet | 10.76 |
| 1 Bigha | Sq Feet (Std) | ~27,000 |
| 1 Guntha | Sq Feet | 1,089 |
| 1 Cent | Sq Feet | 435.6 |
| 1 Katha | Sq Feet | 720 |
| 1 Marla | Sq Feet | 272.25 |
Note: Indian units like Bigha, Katha vary by state. This calculator uses standard approximations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Area Conversion
How many square feet are in one square meter?
One square meter is approximately equal to 10.7639 square feet. For quick calculations, you can use 10.76 as the conversion factor. To convert square meters to square feet, multiply the area by 10.764. For example, 100 sq m = 100 × 10.764 = 1,076.4 sq ft.
How many square meters are there in one acre?
One acre equals exactly 4,046.856 square meters (or 43,560 square feet). This is a standard international measurement. For rough estimates, remember that 1 acre ≈ 4,047 sq m.
Does bigha have the same size everywhere in India?
No, Bigha varies significantly by region across India:
- Uttar Pradesh: 1 Bigha = 27,225 sq ft (approx)
- Bihar: 1 Bigha = 27,220 sq ft
- Rajasthan: 1 Bigha = 27,225 sq ft
- Punjab/Haryana: 1 Bigha = 9,070 sq ft (smaller)
- Madhya Pradesh: 1 Bigha = 12,000 sq ft
This calculator uses a standard average (27,000 sq ft). For legal documents, always check local land records.
How to convert Guntha to Square Feet?
1 Guntha = 1,089 square feet. Guntha is commonly used in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka. To convert Guntha to sq ft: multiply the number of Guntha by 1,089. For example, 5 Guntha = 5 × 1,089 = 5,445 sq ft.
What is the difference between Acre and Hectare?
Acre (international) = 43,560 sq ft or 4,047 sq m. Hectare (metric) = 10,000 sq m.
1 Hectare ≈ 2.471 Acres. Hectares are commonly used in agriculture and forestry, while acres are used in real estate and land measurement.
How many Cents make one Acre?
100 Cents = 1 Acre. Each Cent equals 435.6 square feet. This unit is commonly used in South India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka). To convert acres to cents: multiply by 100. For example, 2.5 acres = 250 cents.
Understanding Land Measurement Units
International Units
- Square Foot (sq ft): Standard unit in US, UK, India for real estate
- Square Meter (sq m): SI unit, used worldwide in construction
- Acre: 43,560 sq ft, used for land measurement
- Hectare: 10,000 sq m, used in agriculture
- Square Kilometer: 1,000,000 sq m, for large areas
Quick Conversion Tips
- • 1 sq m ≈ 10.76 sq ft
- • 1 acre ≈ 4,047 sq m
- • 1 hectare ≈ 2.47 acres
- • 1 bigha ≈ 27,000 sq ft
- • 1 guntha = 1,089 sq ft
- • 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft
Indian Regional Units
- Bigha: North India (varies by state)
- Guntha: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka
- Cent: South India (Kerala, TN, Karnataka)
- Katha: West Bengal, Bihar, Assam
- Marla/Kanal: Punjab, Haryana, Jammu
- Ground: Tamil Nadu
When to Use This Converter
- • Buying/Selling land or property
- • Construction planning and material estimation
- • Agricultural land measurement
- • Real estate listings and comparisons
- • Academic projects and assignments
- • Converting between local and international units