Square Meter Calculator
Calculate area in square meters for various shapes including rectangles, circles, triangles, and polygons
Calculate Area in Square Meters
Area Results
Shape: Rectangle
Formula: Area = Length × Width
Key Conversion: 1 m² ≈ 10.76 ft² (1 square meter = 10.76 square feet)
Area Size Reference
Practical Examples
Bedroom Area (Rectangle)
Dimensions: 4 meters × 3 meters
Formula: Area = Length × Width
Calculation: 4 m × 3 m = 12 m²
Equivalent: ≈ 129.17 ft² (12 × 10.76)
Garden Area (Circle)
Radius: 2.5 meters
Formula: Area = π × Radius²
Calculation: π × 2.5² = 19.635 m²
Equivalent: ≈ 211.3 ft²
UFC Ring (Octagon)
Side Length: 3.8 meters
Formula: Area = 2 × (1 + √2) × Side²
Calculation: 2 × (1 + √2) × 3.8² = 69.72 m²
Equivalent: ≈ 750.3 ft²
Area Conversions
Shape Formulas
Rectangle:
Area = Length × Width
Circle:
Area = π × Radius²
Triangle:
Area = ½ × Base × Height
Pentagon:
Area = 1.720477 × Side²
Hexagon:
Area = 2.598076 × Side²
Octagon:
Area = 2(1+√2) × Side²
Measurement Tips
Use a tape measure for accurate length measurements
For irregular shapes, break them into simpler shapes
One square meter ≈ size of a large beach towel
Always double-check measurements for accuracy
Understanding Square Meters
What is a Square Meter?
A square meter (m²) is a standard unit of measurement for area. It represents a square with each side measuring exactly one meter. Square meters are widely used worldwide for measuring floor areas, land plots, fabric quantities, and construction materials.
Common Applications
- •Real estate floor plans and property listings
- •Construction and renovation projects
- •Garden and landscaping planning
- •Carpet, flooring, and material estimation
Size Reference
1 Square Meter
About the size of a large beach towel when spread out
10 Square Meters
Small bedroom or office space
100 Square Meters
Large apartment or small house
1,000 Square Meters
Large house with garden
International Standard: The square meter is part of the International System of Units (SI) and is the standard area measurement in most countries worldwide.