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The converter calculates m² by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Area.

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Convert in² to m²

Use the live converter below to translate between Square Inch (in²) and Square Meter (m²). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

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in² → m²

Square Inch

in²

Square Meter

0.0006

m²

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 in² = 0.0006 m²

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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in² to m² quick table

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Square Inch (in²)	Square Meter (m²)
0.25 in²	0.0002 m²
0.5 in²	0.0003 m²
1 in²	0.0006 m²
2 in²	0.0013 m²
5 in²	0.0032 m²
10 in²	0.0065 m²
25 in²	0.0161 m²
100 in²	0.0645 m²

m² back to in²

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Square Meter (m²)	Square Inch (in²)
0.25 m²	387.5008 in²
0.5 m²	775.0016 in²
1 m²	1,550.0031 in²
2 m²	3,100.0062 in²
5 m²	7,750.0155 in²
10 m²	15,500.031 in²
25 m²	38,750.0775 in²
100 m²	155,000.31 in²