Area and Volume Conversions
Learn how to convert between square meters, square feet, acres, liters, gallons, and more. This guide covers key units, conversion tables, formulas, and practical examples.
Introduction
Area and volume conversions are essential for real estate, construction, science, and everyday tasks. Understanding how to convert between units helps you work with measurements from different systems.
Key Area Units
- Square meter (m²): Metric unit of area.
- Square foot (ft²): Imperial/US unit of area.
- Acre: Commonly used for land area (1 acre = 4,046.86 m²).
- Hectare (ha): Metric land area (1 ha = 10,000 m²).
- Square yard (yd²): 1 yd² = 9 ft².
Key Volume Units
- Cubic meter (m³): Metric unit of volume.
- Liter (L): 1 L = 0.001 m³.
- Milliliter (mL): 1 mL = 0.001 L.
- Cubic foot (ft³): Imperial/US unit of volume.
- Gallon (US): 1 US gal = 3.785 L.
- Gallon (UK): 1 UK gal = 4.546 L.
Area Conversion Table
| Unit | To Square Meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft² | 0.092903 m² |
| 1 yd² | 0.836127 m² |
| 1 acre | 4,046.86 m² |
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² |
Volume Conversion Table
| Unit | To Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 1,000 L |
| 1 ft³ | 28.3168 L |
| 1 US gal | 3.785 L |
| 1 UK gal | 4.546 L |
Formulas
- Area of a rectangle: length × width
- Area of a circle: π × radius²
- Volume of a box: length × width × height
- Volume of a cylinder: π × radius² × height
Example Conversions
- Convert 500 ft² to m²: 500 × 0.092903 = 46.45 m²
- Convert 2 acres to m²: 2 × 4,046.86 = 8,093.72 m²
- Convert 10 m³ to liters: 10 × 1,000 = 10,000 L
- Convert 5 US gal to liters: 5 × 3.785 = 18.93 L
Tips
- Always double-check which gallon (US or UK) is being used.
- Use conversion factors for quick calculations.
- For irregular shapes, break them into regular shapes and sum the areas/volumes.
FAQ
- What is the difference between an acre and a hectare? 1 hectare = 2.471 acres.
- How do I convert cubic centimeters (cm³) to liters? 1,000 cm³ = 1 L.