Square Foot to Square Kilometer Converter
Convert Square Feet to Square Kilometers
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Square Feet to Square Kilometers
To convert from square feet (ft²) to square kilometers (km²), you divide the area in square feet by 10,763,900. For more information about square feet as a unit of measurement, visit our square feet page.
Formula
Square Kilometers = Square Feet / 10,763,900
or
km² = ft² / 10,763,900
Step-by-step process
- Take the area in square feet.
- Divide it by 10,763,900.
- The result is the equivalent area in square kilometers.
Examples
- 10,000 ft² = 10,000 / 10,763,900 = 0.000929 km²
- 100,000 ft² = 100,000 / 10,763,900 = 0.00929 km²
- 1,000,000 ft² = 1,000,000 / 10,763,900 = 0.0929 km²
- 10,763,900 ft² = 10,763,900 / 10,763,900 = 1 km²
When to Convert Square Feet to Square Kilometers
This conversion is useful when working with large land areas in countries that use imperial units, but need to be expressed in metric units for international comparisons.
Geography and Cartography
Square kilometers are the standard unit for measuring the area of countries, cities, and other large geographical features.
Environmental Science
Environmental studies often involve analyzing large areas of land, such as ecosystems or conservation areas, where square kilometers are a suitable unit.
Common Square Feet to Square Kilometers Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Square Feet (ft²) | Square Kilometers (km²) | Square Feet (ft²) | Square Kilometers (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 0.000929 | 1,000,000 | 0.0929 |
| 50,000 | 0.004645 | 5,000,000 | 0.4645 |
| 100,000 | 0.00929 | 10,000,000 | 0.929 |
| 500,000 | 0.04645 | 10,763,900 | 1 |
| 1,000,000 | 0.0929 | 20,000,000 | 1.858 |
| 5,000,000 | 0.4645 | 50,000,000 | 4.645 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square kilometers are in a square foot?
There are approximately 0.000000092903 square kilometers in a square foot.
How do I convert square meters to square feet?
To convert from square meters to square feet, you multiply the area in square meters by 10.7639. For example, 10 m² is equal to 10 * 10.7639 = 107.639 ft².