Area Converter
Square meters, square kilometers, square feet, acres.
From method
Value
To method
Result
Square metre (m²) → Square kilometre (km²)
1 m2 = 0.000001 km2
Why area conversion matters
Area conversions are used in land measurement, flooring, and real-estate calculations. This tool helps translate between common area units accurately.
- What area measures: Area quantifies two-dimensional space and underpins land measurement, architecture, landscaping and agricultural planning.
- Common units & examples: This converter supports square metres (m²), square kilometres (km²), square feet (ft²), hectares (ha) and acres. Example: 10,000 m² = 1 ha ≈ 2.471 acres.
- History & standards: Standard area units enabled consistent land records and taxation; modern professionals choose units by scale (e.g., m² for plans, hectares for land parcels).
- Practical uses: Use area conversion for real estate listings, construction materials (flooring, paint coverage), agricultural planning, and GIS or mapping tasks.
- Tips: Pick units that match the task — use larger units for regional planning (km², ha) and smaller units (m², ft²) for blueprints. Double-check unit symbols to avoid mix-ups when sharing plans.
- Try it: convert property measurements, convert blueprint areas to acres for listings, or check material quantities by converting between m² and ft².