Sqm to sq ft converter for Saudi property.
Convert apartment, villa and plot sizes between square metres and square feet, and compare prices per sqm and per sq ft.
Exact conversion: 1 ft = 0.3048 m, so 1 sqm = 10.7639 sq ft.
Developers in Riyadh often sell to buyers who think in square feet, including overseas Pakistanis and Indians. Use this page to show sizes and prices both ways.
Short answer: 1 square metre equals 10.7639 square feet, and 1 square foot equals 0.0929 square metres. To convert sqm to sq ft, multiply by 10.7639. To convert sq ft to sqm, divide by 10.7639.
Common Riyadh sizes in sq ft.
Sizes you will see on Riyadh apartment, villa and plot listings, converted at 1 sqm = 10.7639 sq ft and rounded to the nearest square foot.
| Square metres | Square feet | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 100 sqm | 1,076 sq ft | Two-bedroom apartment |
| 120 sqm | 1,292 sq ft | Family apartment |
| 150 sqm | 1,615 sq ft | Large apartment or duplex |
| 200 sqm | 2,153 sq ft | Townhouse |
| 300 sqm | 3,229 sq ft | Villa built-up area |
| 400 sqm | 4,306 sq ft | Large villa |
| 600 sqm | 6,458 sq ft | Villa plot |
| 900 sqm | 9,688 sq ft | Corner or large plot |
| Square feet | Square metres |
|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | 46.45 sqm |
| 1,000 sq ft | 92.90 sqm |
| 1,500 sq ft | 139.35 sqm |
| 2,000 sq ft | 185.81 sqm |
| 3,000 sq ft | 278.71 sqm |
Price per sqm vs price per sq ft
Saudi listings and off-plan brochures usually quote sizes in square metres, so prices are compared per sqm. To turn a price per sqm into a price per sq ft, divide it by 10.7639. A unit priced at SAR 6,000 per sqm works out to about SAR 557 per sq ft. Going the other way, multiply a price per sq ft by 10.7639.
Check what the size includes
Before comparing two units, confirm whether the size is the net internal area or includes balconies, walls and shared areas. Two apartments with the same advertised size can differ in usable space.
Selling to buyers who think in sq ft?
Digify365 runs Meta, Google and Snapchat campaigns for Riyadh developers, including campaigns aimed at overseas Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia, with enquiries sent straight to WhatsApp. Pricing a unit? Work out VAT or property tax with our VAT calculator for KSA.
Area conversion questions.
How many square feet are in 1 square metre?
1 square metre equals 10.7639 square feet. The figure comes from the international definition of a foot as exactly 0.3048 metres.
How do I convert sqm to sq ft?
Multiply the size in square metres by 10.7639. For example, a 250 sqm villa is about 2,691 sq ft.
How many sqm is 1,000 sq ft?
1,000 square feet is about 92.90 square metres. To convert sq ft to sqm, divide by 10.7639.
How do I convert price per sqm to price per sq ft?
Divide the price per square metre by 10.7639. SAR 6,000 per sqm is about SAR 557 per sq ft.
How many square metres are in a square yard?
1 square yard is about 0.8361 square metres, and 1 square metre is about 1.196 square yards.
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