Square metres and square feet are the two most common measurements in the field of construction and real estate. While square metre is the metric system of measuring area sizes, square feet is the imperial system. The conversion from sq mt to sq ft is necessary for a wide range of applications. Whether you are a real estate agent or deal in measuring areas frequently, knowing how to convert sq metre to sq feet will be a useful skill.
What is Square Metre (sq mt)?
A square metre is an area measurement unit used globally to measure 2D spaces. It is a standard international unit often used in the real estate sector to measure floor or field. Denoted as m2, the square metre is widely used to measure land areas, plots, rooms, wooden floors, carpets, etc. One square metre is equal to one metre on each edge, including and length.
History of Square Metre (sq mt)
In 1675, Tito Livio Burattini, an Italian scholar and researcher, coined the term ‘metre’ to the length of a pendulum. It was an effort to develop a standardised method of measurement. However, this idea did not get recognition because each country had a different length of the seconds pendulum.
The new definition of metre we use today was introduced in 1983 at the Conférence Générale des Poids et Mesures (CGPM). According to this definition, one metre is equal to the path length of light it travels in a vacuum during an interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second. The term metre comes from the Greek word ‘metron', which means 'a measure'.
In different units, a metre is equal to the following:
| 1 Metre | 1000 mm |
| 1 Metre | 100 cm |
| 1 Metre | 0.001 km |
| 1 Metre | 39.3 inches |
| 1 Metre | 3.2 ft |
| 1 Metre | 0.00062 miles |
| 1 Metre | 0.001 hectare |
Dimensions of Square Metre (sq mt)
| 1 Square Metre | 10.764 sq ft |
| 1 Square Metre | 1550 inches |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.000001 sq km |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.000395 bigha |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.000247 acre |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.0001 hectare |
| 1 Square Metre | 1.196 sq gaj |
What is Square Feet (sq ft)?
The square foot is an internationally recognised imperial unit for area measurement. Commonly used for measuring areas in Asia and the US, it measures the area of floor space or the total size of a property in real estate. Homeowners, landowners, and real estate brokers often use this unit to measure house or plot sizes when buying or selling properties. Architects also measure area in sq ft when designing new buildings or remodelling existing ones.
History of Square Feet (sq ft)
According to popular belief, the origin of the word 'foot' is based on the average foot size of a man. Some researchers also believe that it was King Henry I’s foot size, which was 12 inches. Probably originating from the Greek civilisation, it is a belief that people used to measure area sizes with their feet and developed this measurement unit. To calculate a square foot, measure the area's length and in feet and multiply them to get square feet. So, the basic formula to measure an area in sq. ft. is Length x = Area.
Dimensions of Square Feet (sq ft)
| 1 Square Feet | 0.0929 square metres |
| 1 Square Feet | 144 square inches |
| 1 Square Feet | 0.11 square yards |
| 1 Square Feet | 0.00002295684113 Acre |
| 1 Square Feet | 0.0009182736455 Guntha |
How to Convert Square Metre (sq mt) to Square Feet (sq ft)?
Both square metres and square feet are units of measuring area. However, if you want to convert a sq m to sq ft, multiply the area by the conversion ratio. Since one sq m is equal to 10.764 sq ft, multiply the sq m with this value to get the results. For instance, if you want to convert five sq mtr into sq ft, multiply five by 10.764 to get its value in sq m.
Here are some popular metrics for the conversion:
| 1 Square Metre | 10.764 sq ft |
| 1 Square Metre | 1550 inches |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.000001 sq km |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.000395 bigha |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.000247 acre |
| 1 Square Metre | 0.0001 hectare |
| 1 Square Metre | 1.196 sq gaj |
Square Metre (sq mt) to Square Feet (sq ft) Formula and Example
The formula to convert square metre to square feet is Square metres (m²) × 10.764 = Square feet (ft²). For instance, to convert 3 sq mt to sq ft, 3 x 10.764 = 32.291731 ft².
Other common examples of sq metre to sq feet conversions are as follows:
| Square Metre Value | Formula and Calculation | Square Feet Value |
| 10 sq m | 10 x 10.764 | 107.64 sq ft |
| 20 sq m | 20 x 10.764 | 215.28 sq ft |
| 30 sq m | 30 x 10.764 | 322.92 sq ft |
| 50 sq m | 50 x 10.764 | 538.2 sq ft |
| 75 sq m | 75 x 10.764 | 807.3 sq ft |
| 100 sq m | 100 x 10.764 | 10,764 sq ft |
| 250 sq m | 250 x 10.764 | 2,691 sq ft |
Difference Between Square Metre (sq mt) >Difference Between Square Metre (sq mt) & Square Feet (sq ft)amp; Square Feet (sq ft)
| Parameter | Square Metre | Square Feet |
| Meaning | Surface area of a square with one metre sides | Surface area of a square with one foot sides |
| Symbol | sq m or m² | sq ft or ft² |
| Relationship | 1 sq m = 10.764 sq ft | 1 sq ft = 0.092903 sq m |
| Size Comparison | Bigger than a square feet | Smaller than a square metre |
| Acceptance | International System of Units (SI) | Imperial and US customary unit |
| Applications | Measuring sizes of rooms, houses, and plots | Non-metric unit for measuring sizes in architectural and real estate projects |
Conclusion
The knowledge of measuring areas in square metres and square feet comes in handy when buying a property or taking a property loan from Hero FinCorp. Using the formula to convert sq mt to sq ft, you can calculate the units in no time and provide the exact values within seconds. Based on this information, loan providers, including Hero FinCorp, calculate your loan amount and property loan interest rates.
At Hero FinCorp, you can get a Loan Against Property of up to Rs 7.5 Crore, based on the property’s value, with interest rates starting at 11% and flexible repayment tenures of up to 15 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you convert m2 to sq ft?
The formula to convert square metre to square feet is Square metres (m²) × 10.764. For instance, to convert 2 sq mt to sq ft, 2 x 10.764 = 21.528 ft²
2. What is 12 feet by 12 feet in square metres?
A 12x12 sq ft area is 1.11484 sq m in square metres.
3. How many square Metres is a 10x10 room?
Using the formula Square metres (m²) × 10.764, a 10x10 m room is 107.64 sq ft in square ft.
4. What is the area of a 12x12 room?
Using the formula, a 12x12 m room is 129.168 sq ft in square feet.
5. Is 10x10 200 square feet?
No, according to the given formula, a 10x10 m room is 107.64 sq ft in square feet.
6. What is the conversion factor for Gaj to square feet?
The conversion factor for
Gaj to square feet is 1 Gaj = 9 square feet. This means that every Gaj of area is equivalent to 9 square feet in measurement.
Disclaimer: The information provided for converting square meters to square feet is based on research and may vary depending on factors such as rounding methods or regional measurement standards. Users are encouraged to verify the accuracy of conversions through additional sources if precision is critical.
