square meters to square feet calculator
Convert square meters to square feet and square yards. Formula, worked example, and a reference table for flooring and floor plan conversions.
International flooring, tile, and building material specs are often listed in square meters, while US floor plans, room measurements, and most material calculators run in square feet. This calculator converts a square meter figure into square feet and square yards so the two systems line up.
How this calculator works
One square meter equals 10.7639 square feet, derived by squaring the linear conversion factor (1 meter ≈ 3.28084 feet).
Formula: Square feet = Square meters × 10.7639. Square yards = Square meters × 1.19599.
Worked example
Enter 100 square meters, the calculator’s default:
- Square feet: 100 × 10.7639 = 1,076.4 sq ft
- Square yards: 100 × 1.19599 ≈ 119.60 sq yd
That’s roughly the floor area of a small single-story house.
Reference
| Square meters | Square feet | Square yards |
|---|---|---|
| 25 sq m | 269.1 sq ft | 29.90 sq yd |
| 100 sq m | 1,076.4 sq ft | 119.60 sq yd |
| 250 sq m | 2,691.0 sq ft | 298.99 sq yd |
| 500 sq m | 5,381.9 sq ft | 597.99 sq yd |
Where this conversion is used
Tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring imported from Europe or Asia often list coverage per box in square meters, but US retailers and installers quote by the square foot. Converting the box’s square-meter coverage to square feet tells you how many boxes to buy for a room measured the US way. If you’re starting from a US measurement and need the metric figure — say, for an international supplier’s order form — use the Square Feet to Square Meters Calculator, or measure the room itself with the Square Footage Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in a square meter?
One square meter equals 10.7639 square feet. This comes from squaring the linear conversion (1 meter = 3.28084 feet, and 3.28084² ≈ 10.7639).
Why would I need to convert square meters to square feet?
Imported flooring, tile, and building materials are often specced in square meters since most of the world uses metric, but US floor plans, permits, and material calculators use square feet. Converting keeps the two systems aligned when you're ordering material or reading a spec sheet.
Is the conversion exact or approximate?
It's a defined constant (1 m = 3.2808398950131 ft exactly), so 10.7639 sq ft per square meter is accurate to five decimal places — more than enough precision for any construction estimate.
How do I convert square meters to square yards directly?
Multiply square meters by 1.19599. This calculator shows the square yards figure alongside square feet for exactly that reason.
How do I go from square feet back to square meters?
Multiply square feet by 0.092903, or use our Square Feet to Square Meters Calculator directly.
Estimates only. Verify quantities with your supplier before purchasing.