Square Inches to Square Feet Converter

Convert square inches to square feet (and back) instantly. 1 sq ft = 144 sq in.

Area Converter

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Enter a value above to convert

Quick Reference

Formula:  sq ft = sq in ÷ 144   |   sq in = sq ft × 144

Exact: 1 ft = 12 in, so 1 ft² = 12² = 144 in²

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Summary

Convert square inches to square feet (and back) instantly. 1 sq ft = 144 sq in.

How it works

  1. Enter a value in the Square Inches field to convert it to square feet.
  2. Or enter a value in the Square Feet field to convert back to square inches.
  3. The converter divides square inches by 144 (or multiplies square feet by 144).
  4. Results display to 6 significant figures and update instantly as you type.
  5. Click Copy to copy the converted value to your clipboard.

Use cases

  • Converting tile or flooring measurements from inches to feet.
  • Checking material coverage for painting, wallpapering, or paving.
  • Converting architectural drawing dimensions to real-world areas.
  • Comparing small surface areas listed in different unit systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu