Calculate square meters by multiplying length by width. Use the reverse mode only when the area and one dimension are known.
Square meters = length × width.
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Result
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
| 5 m × 4 m | 20 m² |
| 10 m × 3 m | 30 m² |
| 20 m² ÷ 4 m | 5 m |
Square meter formula
Area in m² = length in meters × width in meters. For example, 5 m × 4 m = 20 m².
Meters and square meters are different
A single length in meters cannot be converted to square meters without a second dimension. If your search is specifically about converting meters to m² with a known width, use the meters to square meters calculator.