m² to a Conversion Calculator
Click on the following link if you want to convert ares to square meters – a to m²
History
The square meter (m²) is the base SI unit of area, officially adopted in 1875 when the International Bureau of Weights and Measures was established.
The are (a) predates it slightly and was introduced in 1795 during the creation of the metric system in France.
Since 1 are = 100 m², converting square meters to ares is simple: divide by 100.
For more on how the metric system evolved, see NIST’s SI units reference
Common Usage
- Square meters (m²) are used for houses, rooms, and construction projects.
- Ares (a) are used for larger outdoor plots, such as gardens, yards, and farmland.
For instance, a house with a yard of 800 m² has an area of 8 ares.
Square Meters to Ares Conversion Formula
The formula is:
a = m² ÷ 100
Example:
Convert 2,500 m² to ares.
2,500 ÷ 100 = 25 a
So, 2,500 square meters equal 25 ares.
Conversion Table
| Square Meters (m²) | Ares (a) |
|---|---|
| 50 m² | 0.5 a |
| 100 m² | 1 a |
| 200 m² | 2 a |
| 500 m² | 5 a |
| 1,000 m² | 10 a |
| 2,000 m² | 20 a |
| 3,000 m² | 30 a |
| 5,000 m² | 50 a |
| 7,500 m² | 75 a |
| 10,000 m² | 100 a |
Interesting Facts
- The square meter is the SI base unit for area, while the are is a non-SI metric unit still used in some countries.
- One hectare equals 10,000 m², or 100 ares.
- Real estate listings in Europe often use a and ha, while construction documents use m².
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many ares are in a square meter?
0.01 a.
2. How do I convert m² to a?
Divide by 100.
3. What is the difference between an are and a hectare?
1 hectare = 100 ares.
4. Where is the are still used?
In Europe for land measurement and agricultural plots.
5. Why divide by 100?
Because 1 a = 100 m², so the conversion is based on a factor of 100.
