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Area

Convert between different units of area from small surfaces to large territories, including historical and regional measurements

Area Converter

Convert between different units of area from small surfaces to large territories, including historical and regional measurements

Conversion Result

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Square Meter
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Hectare

Fun Facts

Planck Area (~2.56e-70 m² – smallest measurable area)
The Planck area is so tiny that even a proton looks like a sprawling galaxy in comparison. It's where measurements go to feel insignificant.

About Area

Explore area measurements from around the world, including modern standards, historical units, and specialized scientific measurements

Historical Context

Area measurements have been essential throughout human history for land ownership, agriculture, and construction. Ancient civilizations developed their own systems based on practical applications - the Roman 'jugerum' represented the area a yoke of oxen could plow in a day, while the German 'morgen' referred to the amount of land tillable in a morning. These regional units persisted for centuries and many are still used locally today.

Modern Standards

The square meter (m²) is the SI unit for area, with larger areas often measured in hectares (10,000 m²) or square kilometers. The United States and some Commonwealth countries still commonly use square feet, acres, and square miles. In real estate markets worldwide, local traditional units often coexist with metric measurements - Japanese property listings use both square meters and tsubo, while Korean real estate uses both square meters and pyong.

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Conversion Reference

Quick reference for common area conversions

Metric System

Square Meter

Hectare

Are

Square Kilometer

Imperial/US Customary

Square Foot

Acre

Square Mile

Square Yard

Historical & Regional

Morgen

Feddan

Tsubo

Dunam

Scientific & Niche

Barn

Shed

Football Field (US)

Football Field (FIFA)