SPACE UTILITY
Pyeong to Square Meter Converter (Korean-specific)
Easily convert between "Pyeong" (평) — the traditional Korean unit of area — and modern square meters (㎡) for housing and real estate properties.
Area Amortization & Pyeong Calculations
Questions Answered by This Converter
- How many Pyeong is a standard 84㎡ apartment in Korea?
- What is the exact conversion multiplier between Pyeong and square meters?
- Why does Korea still use Pyeong instead of strictly square meters?
History & Math Behind Pyeong
Pyeong (평) is a traditional East Asian unit of area. Historically, it represented the space occupied by one sleeping adult, roughly 1.81 meters by 1.81 meters.
- Convert Pyeong to ㎡: Multiply by 3.305785.
\( \text{㎡} = \text{Pyeong} \times 3.305785 \) - Convert ㎡ to Pyeong: Multiply by 0.3025.
\( \text{Pyeong} = \text{㎡} \times 0.3025 \)
※ In 2007, the South Korean government officially banned the use of Pyeong in commercial contracts and advertising to mandate metric standard measurements (㎡). However, landlords, buyers, and brokers still colloquially discuss layouts in Pyeong.
Standard Apartment Size Reference Table
| Net Area (㎡) | Pyeong Equivalent | Colloquial Apartment Size (Supply-Based) |
|---|---|---|
| 59 ㎡ | ~17.8 Pyeong | Often advertised as 24 or 25 py (includes public corridors) |
| 84 ㎡ | ~25.4 Pyeong | Often advertised as 32 to 34 py (The standard family size in Korea) |
| 114 ㎡ | ~34.5 Pyeong | Often advertised as 42 to 45 py (Large size layout) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does a 25 Pyeong (84㎡) apartment feel like a 34 Pyeong house?
The 84㎡ figure (25 Pyeong) refers strictly to the **Net Private Area** (전용면적) inside your front door. The advertised "34 Pyeong" represents the **Supply Area** (공급면적), which adds common shared corridors, staircases, and elevator shafts to your private space.
Is there a mental shortcut to calculate Pyeong from square meters?
Yes. Remove the last digit of the square meter amount and multiply by 3. For example, for 84㎡, drop the 4 to get 8, then multiply 8 x 3 = 24 Pyeong (approximate). For 122㎡, drop the 2 to get 12, then multiply 12 x 3 = 36 Pyeong (approximate).
What is contract area vs private area?
Private area is the space you live in. Contract area is private area + common area + other communal building spaces (parking lot, gym, guard office). Maintenance bills are usually calculated based on supply or contract area, not private area.