Converting back and forth between English and metric units of measurement requires learning basic formulas. If you need to figure cost or pricing per square foot or per square meter when installing carpeting or flooring, for example, you can easily convert between each measurement unit by either multiplying or dividing. Convert per square foot to per square meter, and then determine your final cost for figuring your budget for a project.
Instructions
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Measure the length and width dimensions of the surface with the tape measure, and multiply them together to find the area of the surface. For example, multiply 16 * 18 = 288 square feet.
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Multiply the square foot number by .0929 to find the square meters. For example, multiply 288 * .0929 = 26.7552 square meters.
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Round your answer to the nearest tenth unless accuracy is necessary. For example, round 26.7552 to 26.8 square meters.