Pyeong to Square Meters Converter
Korean real estate is legally required to list floor areas in square meters (m²), but in everyday conversation the traditional Korean unit 'pyeong' is still widely used. One pyeong equals 3.3058 m² (about 3.3 m²). This converter lets you switch between square meters and pyeong instantly in both directions.
Examples
Apartment with 84 m² exclusive area
84 ÷ 3.3058 ≈ 25.4 pyeong. Apartments commonly marketed as the '34-pyeong national standard' actually have an exclusive area of 84 m² — the 34 pyeong figure refers to the supply area (about 112 m²).
Apartment with 59 m² exclusive area
59 ÷ 3.3058 ≈ 17.8 pyeong. Based on supply area, these units are usually called 24–25 pyeong apartments.
Converting 30 pyeong to square meters
30 × 3.3058 ≈ 99.2 m².
FAQ
Exactly how many square meters is 1 pyeong?
One pyeong is exactly 400/121 m² ≈ 3.305785 m². It originates from the area of a square with sides of 6 ja (a traditional Korean unit, about 1.818 m). In practice, 3.3058 or 3.3 is used for calculations.
What is the difference between exclusive area and supply area?
Exclusive area is the private interior space used only by the household (bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathrooms). Supply area adds shared residential space (stairs, corridors, elevator halls) to the exclusive area. When a Korean apartment is called an 'XX-pyeong type', it usually refers to the supply area.
Why does Korean real estate use square meters instead of pyeong?
Since 2007, the use of legal measurement units has been mandatory in Korea, so official documents and advertisements must use square meters (m²) only. In practice, however, the pyeong unit is still commonly used out of habit.
Why is an 84 m² apartment called a 34-pyeong type?
Because 84 m² is the exclusive area, while the 34-pyeong label is based on the supply area (about 112 m²). The supply area of an apartment with 84 m² exclusive area varies by complex, but is typically around 110–115 m².
How do I calculate the price per pyeong?
Divide the sale price by the number of pyeong. For example, if a 34-pyeong (supply area) apartment costs ₩1 billion, the price per pyeong is about ₩29.41 million. This is also expressed as the price per 3.3 m².
Types of apartment area in Korea
Korean apartment areas are divided into exclusive area, shared residential area, other shared area, and contract area. Exclusive area + shared residential area = supply area, and supply area + other shared area (parking lots, management office, etc.) = contract area.
Balconies (verandas) are classified as 'service area' and are not included in the exclusive area. This is why expanding a balcony increases the actual usable space even though the exclusive area stays the same.
Quick reference for common apartment sizes
Typical conversions: 59 m² exclusive ≈ 17.8 pyeong (24–25 pyeong supply type), 74 m² exclusive ≈ 22.4 pyeong (29–30 pyeong supply type), 84 m² exclusive ≈ 25.4 pyeong (33–35 pyeong supply type), 101 m² exclusive ≈ 30.6 pyeong (40 pyeong supply type), and 114 m² exclusive ≈ 34.5 pyeong (45 pyeong supply type).
Unlike apartments, officetels (studio-type units) are often marketed by contract area, so a unit with the same pyeong label may have a smaller actual usable area than an apartment.
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