# AREA

Shedmate, the platform that processes the measurements, recognises all the area values provided as square metres (m²) and performs internal conversions as necessary.

#### 1 m² (square metre) remains as 1 m², as it is the base unit

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#### 1 cm² (square centimetre) = 0.0001 m²

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#### 1 mm² (square millimetre) = 0.000001 m²

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#### 1 ft² (square foot) = 0.092903 m²

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#### 1 in² (square inch) = 0.00064516 m²

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#### 1 ha (hectare) = 10,000 m²

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#### 1 ac (acre) = 4,046.86 m²

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This conversion is implemented to ensure consistency in calculations and in the representation of the area within Shedmate.


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