500 Square Feet to Square Meters
Result
500 ft² = 46.4515 m²
500 ft² = 46.4515 m²
How to Convert square feet to square meters
To convert square feet to square meters, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
Reverse: 46.4515 square meters = 500 square feet
Reverse: 46.4515 square meters = 500 square feet
square meters to square feet converterAbout These Units
square feet (ft²)
The square foot (sq ft) is the defining unit of American real estate. Equal to 144 square inches, it dates back to medieval English measurement. While the world uses square meters, the US (and partially the UK/Canada) relies on square feet to define the size of homes, offices, and retail spaces. It is the unit that determines property value in the US market.
A typical bedroom is about 100-150 square feet.
Commonly used in: Home sizes (US/Canada), Office leasing, Retail store layout, Painting estimates, Gardening plots.
square meters (m²)
The square meter (m²) is the SI derived unit of area. Defined as the area of a square with sides of one meter, it is the standard for real estate and construction almost everywhere outside the United States. It replaced local units like the 'toise' in France and the 'tsubo' in Japan, standardizing how the world measures space.
A standard parking spot is about 12-15 square meters.
Commonly used in: Apartment listings (Global), Carpet and flooring, Land surveying, Construction blueprints, Solar panel sizing.