Square inches to square feet
square feet = square inches × 0.00694444
Reverse: square feet to square inches
How to convert square inches to square feet
One square inch is 0.00694444 square feet, so multiply the number of square inches by 0.00694444. For example, 20 square inches is 20 × 0.00694444 = 0.13888889 square feet. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 144.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 0.007 gets within 0.8% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Area conversions come up when buying flooring, paint or turf, comparing house and flat sizes, and measuring land and gardens.
| square inches | square feet |
|---|---|
| 1 in2 | 0.00694444 ft2 |
| 2 in2 | 0.01388889 ft2 |
| 3 in2 | 0.02083333 ft2 |
| 4 in2 | 0.02777778 ft2 |
| 5 in2 | 0.03472222 ft2 |
| 6 in2 | 0.04166667 ft2 |
| 7 in2 | 0.04861111 ft2 |
| 8 in2 | 0.05555556 ft2 |
| 9 in2 | 0.0625 ft2 |
| 10 in2 | 0.06944444 ft2 |
| 11 in2 | 0.07638889 ft2 |
| 12 in2 | 0.08333333 ft2 |
| 13 in2 | 0.09027778 ft2 |
| 14 in2 | 0.09722222 ft2 |
| 15 in2 | 0.10416667 ft2 |
| 16 in2 | 0.11111111 ft2 |
| 17 in2 | 0.11805556 ft2 |
| 18 in2 | 0.125 ft2 |
| 19 in2 | 0.13194444 ft2 |
| 20 in2 | 0.13888889 ft2 |
| 25 in2 | 0.17361111 ft2 |
| 30 in2 | 0.20833333 ft2 |
| 40 in2 | 0.27777778 ft2 |
| 50 in2 | 0.34722222 ft2 |
| 60 in2 | 0.41666667 ft2 |
| 70 in2 | 0.48611111 ft2 |
| 75 in2 | 0.52083333 ft2 |
| 80 in2 | 0.55555556 ft2 |
| 90 in2 | 0.625 ft2 |
| 100 in2 | 0.69444444 ft2 |
| 120 in2 | 0.83333333 ft2 |
| 150 in2 | 1.041667 ft2 |
| 200 in2 | 1.388889 ft2 |
| 250 in2 | 1.736111 ft2 |
| 300 in2 | 2.083333 ft2 |
| 400 in2 | 2.777778 ft2 |
| 500 in2 | 3.472222 ft2 |
| 750 in2 | 5.208333 ft2 |
| 1,000 in2 | 6.944444 ft2 |
| 1,500 in2 | 10.416667 ft2 |
| 2,000 in2 | 13.888889 ft2 |
| 5,000 in2 | 34.722222 ft2 |
| 10,000 in2 | 69.444444 ft2 |
Questions
How many square feet are in a square inch?
0.00694444 square feet.
How do I convert square inches to square feet in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.00694444, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.