Converting sqm to building squares

I am led to believe a building square is about 9.54sq/m. I don’t have any idea where it comes from though perhaps it is something to do with 10 square yards? I think it may be related to perches although again I couldn’t be 100% on this.

Stuart Milne
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210m2 divide by 9.2906 = 22.596 squares
22.596 squares x 9.2906 = 210m2.

Hi all,

Also, what is a building square and were did it originate from?

One square (in the old measure) was 100 square feet. It was easier to say “Twelve squares” (just two syllables) than it was to say “Twelve hundred square feet” (5 syllables).

Then metrics came along – they don’t quite match with the old measures, but are sort of close – close enough for me. As a simple bloke, I used a simple formula – when we don’t need accuracy, “near enough” will do. e.g. If someone asks me the length of a building, I might say “About 10 metres long!” That could be anything from 8 metres to 12 and still be “about” 10 metres. Of course, if you want accuracy, then get out a tape measure or similar.

So, my simple formula for area of house was to multiply by 10:-
12 squares is 12 x10 = 120 m2 (give or take)

And, if wanting square feet, same again >>
120m2 x10 = 1200 sq feet (give or take)

Of course, where total accuracy is required, use the figures provided in earlier posts. But for checking out a property first time, “near enough” will often do, especially if you are using the same “near enough” formula to compare several properties.

Benny