Convert Square Inches to Square Meters
1 in² = 0.00064516 m²
Conversion Table
| square inches (in²) | square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.00032258 |
| 1 | 0.00064516 |
| 2 | 0.00129032 |
| 5 | 0.0032258 |
| 10 | 0.0064516 |
| 25 | 0.016129 |
| 50 | 0.032258 |
| 100 | 0.064516 |
| 250 | 0.16129 |
| 500 | 0.32258 |
| 1000 | 0.64516 |
How to Convert square inches to square meters
To convert square inches to square meters, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 in² = 0.0064516 m²
About square inches and square meters
The Conversion Formula
To convert square inches to square meters, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 in² = 0.00064516 m². For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 in² to square meters: 25 × 0.00064516 = 0.016129 m². To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.00064516, or equivalently multiply by 1550.
About square inches
The square inch is the smallest common imperial area unit. It is primarily used in engineering and manufacturing in the US. It also forms the basis for the pressure unit 'psi' (pounds per square inch). In the digital age, it appears in calculations for screen pixel density (pixels per inch) and print resolution. square inches are commonly used in Pistons and engine cylinders, Pressure calculations, Small art prints, and Electronic displays, Stamp collecting (US).
A standard post-it note is 9 square inches.
About square meters
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. square meters are commonly used in Apartment listings (Global), Carpet and flooring, Land surveying, and Construction blueprints, Solar panel sizing.
A standard parking spot is about 12-15 square meters.
When Would You Convert square inches to square meters?
Converting between square inches and square meters is one of the most common area conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 in² = 0.00064516 m²) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.