Area Unit Converter
Convert square feet, square metres, acres, square yards, hectares, marla, and kanal — all at once, in real time.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026 · Reviewed by the DoCalc team
Area Unit Quick Reference
| Unit | = Square Feet | = Square Metres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Square Foot | 1 | 0.0929 |
| 1 Square Metre | 10.764 | 1 |
| 1 Square Yard | 9 | 0.836 |
| 1 Acre | 43,560 | 4,046.9 |
| 1 Hectare | 107,639 | 10,000 |
| 1 Marla (Pak/India) | 272.25 | 25.29 |
| 1 Kanal (Pak/India) | 5,445 | 505.9 |
| 1 Square Kilometre | 10,763,910 | 1,000,000 |
Sqft vs Sqm — The Most Common Conversion
1 square metre = 10.7639 square feet. When comparing property listings across markets — UAE listings often use sqft while European and UK listings use sqm — multiply sqm by 10.764 to get sqft, or divide sqft by 10.764 to get sqm. This converter handles that and seven other units in both directions.
Marla and Kanal (South Asian Units)
Marla and Kanal are traditional land measurement units common in Pakistan, India (especially Punjab), and Bangladesh. 1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 sqft ≈ 505.9 sqm. Plot sizes are typically stated in Marla and Kanal in Pakistani property listings (e.g., "5 Marla house" = 1,361 sqft).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square metres is 1,000 square feet?
1,000 sqft ÷ 10.764 = 92.9 sqm. For a rough mental estimate, divide sqft by 10 to get approximately sqm.
How many square feet is 1 Marla?
1 Marla = 272.25 square feet (the standard used in Pakistan and North India). Some older references use 225 sqft, but 272.25 is the most widely accepted current standard.
How many Marla is 1 Kanal?
1 Kanal = 20 Marla = 5,445 sqft ≈ 505.9 sqm.
How many square feet in an acre?
1 acre = 43,560 square feet = 4,046.9 sqm = 0.4047 hectares.