The square meter is the SI derived unit of area. It is the standard reference for surfaces, floor area and section sizing.
As the two-dimensional extension of the meter, the square meter became the standard metric area unit for science, construction and engineering.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI). SI equivalent: Base SI area unit.
Square Meter facts
- Unit name
- Square Meter
- Symbol
- m²
- Category
- Area
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI)
- SI equivalent
- Base SI area unit
- Common uses
- Architecture, floor area, panels and section calculations
Definition of the square meter
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area. It is the standard reference for surfaces, floor area and section sizing.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI)
SI equivalent: Base SI area unit
History of the square meter
As the two-dimensional extension of the meter, the square meter became the standard metric area unit for science, construction and engineering.
Where is the square meter used?
Architecture, floor area, panels and section calculations