Square Meters to Square Feet Converter
1 square meter = 10.7639 square feet
Converting square meters to square feet is a fundamental task in surface area measurement. The square meter became the SI unit of area when the metric system was adopted. Today, 1 m2 equals 10.7639 ft2, and this conversion is commonly needed in real estate and agriculture.
Did you know? Did you know? The square meter became the SI unit of area when the metric system was adopted. Meanwhile, the square foot has been used in english-speaking countries for centuries. These different origins explain why both units remain in common use today.
Conversion Formula
square feet = square meters x 10.7639
To convert square meters to square feet, multiply by 10.7639. Since 1 meter = 3.28084 feet, squaring this gives 1 m2 = 10.7639 ft2.
Square Meters to Square Feet Table
| Square Meters (m2) | Square Feet (ft2) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7639 |
| 10 | 107.639 |
| 25 | 269.098 |
| 50 | 538.196 |
| 75 | 807.293 |
| 100 | 1076.39 |
| 150 | 1614.59 |
| 200 | 2152.78 |
| 500 | 5381.96 |
| 1000 | 10763.9 |
About Square Meters to Square Feet
The square meters to square feet conversion is essential in international real estate. Property listings in Europe, Asia, and most of the world use square meters, while the US, UK, and Canada use square feet.
A typical Parisian apartment of 50 m2 is 538 sq ft - considered comfortable for a couple. A London flat at 75 m2 is 807 sq ft. In comparison, the average American home is about 2,200 sq ft (204 m2), significantly larger than most international properties.
Hotel room sizes illustrate the conversion well. A standard hotel room of 25 m2 (269 sq ft) is comfortable but compact. A suite at 60 m2 (646 sq ft) is spacious. A presidential suite can exceed 200 m2 (2,153 sq ft).
Office space is often priced per square meter internationally and per square foot in the US. A 100 m2 office (1,076 sq ft) at EUR 30/m2/month costs the same as that space at roughly $3.22/sq ft/month (after currency conversion).
In construction, flooring is sold by the square meter in most countries. If you need to tile a 15 m2 bathroom, that's 161.5 sq ft of tile. Hardwood flooring for a 90 m2 apartment requires coverage for 969 sq ft.
For a quick estimate, multiply square meters by 10.8, or roughly by 11 for mental math.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 100 square meters?
100 square meters equals 1,076.39 square feet. This is roughly the size of a large one-bedroom apartment or a small two-bedroom apartment.
How do I convert m2 to ft2 for a property listing?
Multiply the square meter value by 10.7639. For example, a 75 m2 apartment is 75 x 10.7639 = 807.3 square feet.
Is a square meter bigger than a square foot?
Yes, significantly. One square meter equals about 10.76 square feet. A square meter is roughly the size of a large dining table top.
What is a good apartment size in square meters?
It depends on location and family size. Globally, 50-80 m2 (538-861 sq ft) is typical for 1-2 people. A family home of 120-200 m2 (1,292-2,153 sq ft) is considered spacious in most countries.