Area
What is a Square Meter? (m²)
Definition
A square meter (symbol: m²) is the SI unit of area. It is defined as the area of a square whose sides measure exactly one meter. The square meter is the standard unit for measuring floor area, room size, and property size in countries using the metric system.
Common Uses
- › Floor and room area
- › Apartment and property size
- › Land and garden area
- › Construction and architecture
Converters
Key Facts
- Symbolm²
- CategoryArea
- 1 m² = 10,000 cm²
- 1 m² ≈ 10.764 ft²
- 1 m² = 0.0001 ha
- 10,000 m² = 1 ha
Related Terms
About the Square Meter
A square meter (symbol: m²) is the SI unit of area. It is defined as the area of a square whose sides measure exactly one meter. The square meter is the standard unit for measuring floor area, room size, and property size in countries using the metric system.
Equivalents and conversions
- 1 m² = 10,000 cm²
- 1 m² ≈ 10.764 ft²
- 1 m² = 0.0001 ha
- 10,000 m² = 1 ha