What is a Square Foot? (ft²)
Definition
A square foot (symbol: ft²) is a unit of area in the imperial and US customary systems. It is the area of a square with sides of one foot (0.3048 m). Square feet are the standard unit for measuring property and floor area in the United States.
Common Uses
- › Property and apartment listings in the US
- › Flooring and tiling estimates
- › Office and commercial space
- › Room size in US home listings
Converters
Key Facts
- Symbolft²
- CategoryArea
- 1 ft² = 0.0929 m²
- 1 ft² = 144 in²
- 9 ft² = 1 yd²
- 43,560 ft² = 1 acre
Related Terms
About the Square Foot
A square foot (symbol: ft²) is a unit of area in the imperial and US customary systems. It is the area of a square with sides of one foot (0.3048 m). Square feet are the standard unit for measuring property and floor area in the United States.
Equivalents and conversions
- 1 ft² = 0.0929 m²
- 1 ft² = 144 in²
- 9 ft² = 1 yd²
- 43,560 ft² = 1 acre