Area Calculator
Easily convert various area measurements like square meters, acres, hectares, and square feet. Ideal for professionals and DIYers in real estate, farming, building, and design projects.
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Common Area Conversions
Area Conversion Answers
How Much Are Catalytic Converters Worth?
The value of catalytic converters depends on the precious metals they contain, such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Prices fluctuate based on market demand and metal content, with some converters worth hundreds of dollars. Factors like make, model, and condition also influence their resale value.
How Many Catalytic Converters Are on a Car?
Most cars have one or two catalytic converters depending on the engine type and exhaust system design. Single exhaust systems usually have one converter, while dual exhaust systems often have two to reduce emissions efficiently.
Why Are Catalytic Converters So Expensive?
Catalytic converters are costly because they contain rare metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These materials are essential for filtering harmful emissions but are limited in supply and expensive to mine. The precision manufacturing and environmental standards they meet also drive up the cost.
Why Are Catalytic Converters Stolen?
Thieves steal catalytic converters because they hold trace amounts of rare metals worth more than gold. The part is easy to remove and quick to sell, making it a popular target for fast cash—especially from larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs.
Area & Surface Measurement Guide
Area measures the extent of a surface or piece of land. Different industries use various units, with square meters and square feet being most common for buildings, and acres/hectares for land.
Common Area Units
Square Meter (m²)
SI unit, used worldwide for buildings and small areas
Square Foot (ft²)
Common in US for real estate and construction
Acre
US land measurement, originally area plowed by oxen in one day
Hectare (ha)
Metric land unit, equals 10,000 square meters
Square Yard (yd²)
Used for carpeting, landscaping, and fabric
Conversion Factors
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| Square Meter | Square Foot | 10.7639 |
| Square Foot | Square Meter | 0.092903 |
| Acre | Square Foot | 43,560 |
| Hectare | Acre | 2.47105 |
| Square Yard | Square Foot | 9 |
Area Calculation Formulas
- Rectangle: Length × Width
- Square: Side × Side
- Triangle: (Base × Height) ÷ 2
- Circle: π × Radius²
- Trapezoid: ((Base1 + Base2) × Height) ÷ 2
Application Examples
Real Estate
- • Property listings
- • Floor plans
- • Lot sizes
- • Zoning requirements
Construction
- • Material calculations
- • Flooring estimates
- • Roofing area
- • Paint coverage
Agriculture
- • Farm planning
- • Crop yields
- • Irrigation coverage
- • Pasture management
Design
- • Room layouts
- • Furniture placement
- • Landscaping
- • Space planning
Pro Tip
When measuring irregular spaces, break them down into rectangles and triangles, calculate each area separately, then add them together for the total area.