What is a Square Meter?

Area Unit

Definition

A square meter is the SI unit of area equal to the area of a square with 1-meter sides.

History

The square meter became the standard SI unit of area. It is used worldwide in scientific, commercial, and everyday contexts.

Common Uses

  • Floor space and room sizes
  • Real estate in metric countries
  • Construction materials
  • Fabric and carpet measurements

Fun Facts

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A typical parking space is about 12-15 square meters

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A king-size bed is about 3.5 square meters

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The Louvre museum has about 72,735 square meters of floor space

All Square Meter Conversions