Difference Between Square Meter (sq m) and Square Feet (sq ft)
Square Meter and Square Feet are both used to measure area, but they belong to different measurement systems. A Square Meter (m²) is part of the metric system and is widely used around the world, while a Square Feet (ft²) belongs to the imperial system and is more common in countries like the USA and India for real estate and construction measurements.
Basis of Comparison
Square Meter (sq m)
Square Foot (sq ft)
Meaning
A metric unit used to measure area.
An imperial unit used to measure area.
Measurement System
Metric system
Imperial system
Symbol
sq m or m²
sq ft or ft²
Conversion Value
1 Square Meter = 10.7639 Square Feet
1 Square Foot = 0.0929 Square Meters
Used In
Most countries using the metric system.
Mainly in the USA, UK, and India.
Size
Larger than a square foot.
Smaller than a square meter.
Common Uses
Measuring land, rooms, or building area globally.
Measuring residential or commercial properties.
Ease of Use
Suitable for scientific and international measurements.
Common in everyday real estate and local use.
Square Meter (sq m) to Square Feet (sq ft) Conversion Table
Square Meter (sq m)
Square Feet (sq ft)
0.5 Square Meter to Square Feet
5.3819
1 Square Meter to Square Feet
10.7639
2 Square Meter to Square Feet
21.5278
3 Square Meter to Square Feet
32.2917
4 Square Meter to Square Feet
43.0556
5 Square Meter to Square Feet
53.8195
10 Square Meter to Square Feet
107.6390
15 Square Meter to Square Feet
161.4585
20 Square Meter to Square Feet
215.2780
25 Square Meter to Square Feet
269.0975
50 Square Meter to Square Feet
538.1950
100 Square Meter to Square Feet
1076.3900
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