What is a Square Meter (m²)?

A square meter (m²) is the SI unit of area, equal to a square with sides of one meter.

Definition

Symbol

Category

Area

System

SI

1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}

1 Square Meter = 1000000 Square Millimeter (mm²)

1 Square Meter = 10000 Square Centimeter (cm²)

1 Square Meter = 0.000001 Square Kilometer (km²)

1 Square Meter = 1550 Square Inch (in²)

1 Square Meter = 10.7639 Square Foot (ft²)

Common Uses

  • Floor area
  • Real estate sizing
  • Painting surfaces

Square Meter Conversions

Related Units