When you’re out in the garden, you might want to know how much space you have to plant your flowers or vegetables. Sometimes, we measure that space in meters squared (m²), especially in places like Europe. In the United States, though, we often use square feet (ft²).
So, how do we change square meters into square feet? There is a simple formula!
1 square meter is equal to about 10.764 square feet. We can write this mathematically as:
$$
1 \text{ m}^2 \approx 10.764 \text{ ft}^2
$$
This means that if you have a garden space of 1 m², you can think of it as having the same amount of space as 10.764 ft² for your plants!
Now, let’s look at some examples of things that are exactly equal to 1 m² (or 10.764 ft²):
- A small table that is 1 meter long and 1 meter wide.
- A doormat that measures 1 meter by 1 meter.
- A section of grass in your yard that is perfectly 1 meter on each side.
- A tile that is 1 meter long and 1 meter wide.
- A piece of fabric for sewing that is 1 meter by 1 meter.
- A picture frame that holds a square image, each side being 1 meter long.
- A small vegetable patch measuring 1 meter by 1 meter.
Knowing the size of your garden in these different measurements can help you plan out where to put your plants! 🌱
