1 square meter equals approximately 10.7639 square feet.
To convert from square meters to square feet, multiply the area value by 10.7639 since 1 meter is about 3.28084 feet, and area conversion involves squaring this factor. So, 1 sqm times 10.7639 gives the equivalent in sqft.
Conversion Result for 1 sqm to sqft
Converting 1 square meter gives roughly 10.7639 square feet based on the conversion factor.
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Result in sqft:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert square meters (sqm) to square feet (sqft) is straightforward: multiply the number of sqm by 10.7639. This works because 1 meter equals 3.28084 feet, and squaring this number accounts for both length and width. For example, 2 sqm times 10.7639 equals 21.5278 sqft.
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 sqm:
- Multiply 5 by 10.7639
- 5 x 10.7639 = 53.8195 sqft
- Result is approximately 53.82 sqft
- Convert 10 sqm:
- 10 x 10.7639 = 107.639 sqft
- Result is roughly 107.64 sqft
- Convert 0.5 sqm:
- 0.5 x 10.7639 = 5.38195 sqft
- Result is about 5.38 sqft
- Convert 15 sqm:
- 15 x 10.7639 = 161.45 sqft
- Result approximately 161.45 sqft
Conversion Chart
This chart shows the conversion of sqm values ranging from -24.0 to 26.0 into sqft. Use it to quickly find the approximate area in sqft for any given sqm value within this range.
| sqm | sqft |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -258.2376 |
| -22.0 | -236.7968 |
| -20.0 | -215.356 |
| -18.0 | -193.9152 |
| -16.0 | -172.4744 |
| -14.0 | -151.0336 |
| -12.0 | -129.5928 |
| -10.0 | -108.152 |
| -8.0 | -86.7112 |
| -6.0 | -65.2704 |
| -4.0 | -43.8296 |
| -2.0 | -22.3888 |
| 0.0 | 0 |
| 2.0 | 21.5278 |
| 4.0 | 43.0556 |
| 6.0 | 64.5834 |
| 8.0 | 86.1112 |
| 10.0 | 107.639 |
| 12.0 | 129.1668 |
| 14.0 | 150.6946 |
| 16.0 | 172.2224 |
| 18.0 | 193.7502 |
| 20.0 | 215.278 |
| 22.0 | 236.8058 |
| 24.0 | 258.3336 |
| 26.0 | 279.8614 |
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Conversion Definitions
SQM (square meters) is a metric unit for measuring area, representing the space within a square that has sides of one meter each. It is used worldwide for real estate, construction, and land measurement, and is part of the metric system.
SQFT (square feet) is an imperial unit for measuring area, representing the space within a square that has sides of one foot each. It is common in the United States for real estate, flooring, and interior measurements, and is related to the metric system via conversion factors.
Conversion FAQs
How do I convert 1 sqm to sqft without a calculator?
You multiply 1 by 10.7639, which is the conversion factor, to get about 10.7639 sqft. You can memorize or approximate this factor for quick conversions when no calculator is available.
Is the conversion factor between sqm and sqft exact or approximate?
The factor 10.7639 is an approximation based on the precise conversion of 1 meter to 3.28084 feet squared. Slight variations may occur due to rounding, but for most purposes, it offers accurate enough results.
Can I use the same formula for converting larger areas?
Yes, the same multiplication applies regardless of the size: multiply the number of square meters by 10.7639 to find the equivalent in square feet, whether it’s a small room or a large plot of land.
What happens if I convert negative sqm values to sqft?
Negative values are not meaningful in physical area measurements, but mathematically, multiplying negative sqm by 10.7639 results in negative sqft, which has no real-world interpretation but can be useful in certain mathematical contexts.