m2 to ft2

Square Meters to Square Feet

Updated 17 April 2026

100 m² is approximately about the size of a singles tennis court (195 m2 total, you have half the court).

1 m² = 10.7639 ft²

To convert m² to ft², multiply by 10.7639. To convert ft² to m², divide by 10.7639 (or multiply by 0.0929).

1 ft² = 0.0929 m²1 m = 3.28084 ft3.28084² = 10.7639

Scale Reference

10 m²

108 ft²

Compact room

50 m²

538 ft²

1-bed flat (Paris)

100 m²

1,076 ft²

Tennis court

200 m²

2,153 ft²

Large family home

500 m²

5,382 ft²

Two tennis courts

1000 m²

10,764 ft²

Olympic pool

Common Conversions

Full table (1-10,000 m²) →
m²ft²
110.76
553.82
10107.64
25269.10
50538.20
70753.47
1001,076.39
1501,614.59
2002,152.78
5005,381.96
100010,763.91
500053,819.55

Property Size Reference

Most people converting square metres to square feet are looking at international property listings. Here is what the numbers look like in practice. See also apartment sizes by city and UK home sizes.

Studio flat (compact)

25-35 m²|269-377 ft²

One room as bedroom, living room, and kitchen. Standard in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London.

1-bed apartment (urban)

40-55 m²|431-592 ft²

Separate bedroom, open kitchen-living. Common in Paris, Barcelona, Melbourne.

2-bed apartment

60-85 m²|646-915 ft²

Two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom. Typical European city flat.

3-bed house (suburban)

100-140 m²|1,076-1,507 ft²

Three bedrooms, living, dining, kitchen, one to two baths. Average UK home.

4-bed detached house

150-220 m²|1,615-2,368 ft²

Four bedrooms, multiple living areas. Standard US suburban home.

Large family home

250-400 m²|2,691-4,306 ft²

Five or more bedrooms, multiple reception rooms.

Mansion or estate

500+ m²|5,382+ ft²

Extensive grounds. Multiple dwellings typically not included in the m2 figure.

International Real Estate Conventions

Most of the world measures property in square metres. When American or British buyers look at listings in Europe or Asia, they encounter m2 and need to convert. But there is a subtlety: not all m2 figures mean the same thing.

Spain

Listings show "superficie util" (usable area) and "superficie construida" (constructed area, includes walls). Constructed area is typically 15-20% larger. Always check which one is quoted.

France

The "Loi Carrez" area is the legal measurement for apartment sales. It excludes areas with ceiling height below 1.80 m, cellars, garages, and outdoor spaces. A listed "45 m2 Loi Carrez" apartment might have a total footprint of 55-60 m2.

Thailand

Condos are listed in square metres. Houses and land may use "talang wah" (4 m2 per talang wah) or "rai" (1,600 m2 per rai).

Japan

Property is measured in "tsubo" (approximately 3.31 m2 or 35.58 ft2). A "20 tsubo" apartment is about 66 m2 or 710 ft2.

Australia

Uses square metres. "Internal area" excludes balconies, garages, and storage. Sydney apartments average 65-80 m2 internal for a two-bed.

United Kingdom

Historically used square feet but transitioning to square metres. Expect to see both. Estate agents are inconsistent; always verify which unit is used.

Germany

"Wohnflache" is living space in m2. Balconies typically counted at 25-50% of their area by convention.

How to Convert Square Metres to Square Feet

The Formula

Multiply square metres by 10.7639 to get square feet:

ft² = m² × 10.7639

Example: 85 m2 in Barcelona

85 × 10.7639 = 914.93 ft²

A comfortable two-bedroom apartment by European standards.

Reverse: 500 ft2 to m2

500 / 10.7639 = 46.45 m²

A typical New York studio apartment.

Mental Shortcut

Multiply by 11 and subtract 2-3%. So 50 m2 is roughly 50 × 11 = 550, minus about 12, giving approximately 538 ft2. The exact answer is 538.20 ft2, so this shortcut is close enough for house-hunting. For a fast overestimate, just multiply by 11.

Where Does 10.7639 Come From?

One metre is defined as exactly 3.28084 feet (per the 1959 international yard and pound agreement). Since area is two-dimensional, you square the linear factor: 3.28084 × 3.28084 = 10.76391041671. Rounded to 10.7639, this is the accepted conversion factor used in all engineering, real estate, and scientific applications. See the full formula derivation for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet is 1 square metre?
1 square metre equals 10.7639 square feet (exactly 10.76391041671 ft2). This is derived from 1 metre = 3.28084 feet; squaring that linear conversion gives the area factor.
How do I convert square metres to square feet?
Multiply the number of square metres by 10.7639. For a rough mental estimate, multiply by 11 and subtract 2-3%. For example, 50 m2 x 10.7639 = 538.20 ft2.
Is 100 square metres a big apartment?
In most European and Asian cities, 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) is a spacious three-bedroom apartment. In the US context it would be considered a modest two-bedroom. It is roughly the footprint of a singles tennis court.
What is 50 square metres in square feet?
50 square metres equals 538.20 square feet. This is a typical urban one-bedroom apartment in Paris, Barcelona, or Melbourne. About half the area of a singles tennis court.
Why is the conversion factor 10.7639?
One metre equals exactly 3.28084 feet. Since area is two-dimensional, you square the linear factor: 3.28084 x 3.28084 = 10.76391041671, rounded to 10.7639 for display. See the formula page for the full derivation.
How do I measure a room in square metres?
Measure length and width in metres using a tape measure or laser tool. Multiply length x width. For L-shaped rooms, split into rectangles, calculate each, and add. Example: 4.5 m x 3.2 m = 14.4 m2 (155 ft2).
How big is 70 square metres?
70 square metres equals 753.47 square feet. This is the size of a standard two-bedroom apartment in cities like London, Berlin, or Melbourne.
What does 200 square metres look like?
200 m2 (2,152.78 ft2) is a large four-bedroom detached house or about 80% of an NBA basketball court. In a London context it would be an exceptionally spacious flat; in the US, a modest family home.

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Updated 2 May 2026