This free calculator converts square meters (㎡) and pyeong, the traditional Korean unit of floor area, in both directions. Type in either box and the other updates instantly. A table also shows how many pyeong common apartment sizes are and what they are usually called.
Pyeong formula
1 pyeong is about 3.305785㎡. To convert ㎡ to pyeong, divide by 3.305785 (or multiply by 0.3025); to convert pyeong to ㎡, multiply by 3.305785. For example, 84㎡ is about 25.4 pyeong.
Exclusive vs. supply area
Exclusive area is the space inside your front door. Supply area adds shared residential space such as stairs and hallways. An 84㎡ apartment is called a 34-pyeong unit because that name uses supply area.
FAQ
- How many pyeong is 84㎡?
- 84㎡ of exclusive area is about 25.4 pyeong, usually marketed as a 33–34-pyeong unit.
- How many pyeong is 59㎡?
- About 17.8 pyeong, usually called a 24–25-pyeong unit.
- Why is ㎡ used officially?
- Since 2007 Korea requires ㎡ as the legal unit, so official documents and listings use ㎡.
- My result differs from a listing.
- Listings may use supply or contract area. Check which area the number refers to.
