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Area converter

Barn Converter

Convert barns to square meters for nuclear and particle-physics cross sections.

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Result

1.000000e-28

1 b = 1.000000e-28

Also equals

1.000000e-28
1.076391e-27ft²
2.471054e-32ac
1.000000e-32ha
1.000000e-34km²
3.861022e-35mi²
1.195990e-28yd²

Conversion formula

m² = barn × 10⁻²⁸

1 barn equals 1.00000000e-28 m².

Barn to Square Meter table

Barn (b)Square Meter ()
100,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.00001
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.0001
10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.001
20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.002
30,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.003
50,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.005
100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.01
200,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.02
500,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.05
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0000.1
10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,0001

About this conversion

This converter uses the displayed definition for barn and its recognized relationship to square meter. Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. Regional land units can vary, so use the labeled definition that matches the relevant jurisdiction.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Barn defined here?+

Barn is treated as 1.00000000e-28 square meters. The displayed definition is used consistently in both directions.

Can regional land units vary?+

Yes. Regional units can vary by country and locality. Always choose the labeled definition that matches the relevant land record or jurisdiction.

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