Surface area?

I am kinda confused here. An article on Zeocarbon (activated charcoal) from Wikipedia states that Zeocarbon typically has a surface area in excess of 500 square meters per gram.

Here’s my question… How can 1 gram of a substance have that much surface area??? I’m not saying it’s not possible or that information provided is false, neither am I challenging any of it. Just asking how is it possible and what exactly is the surface area they’re talking about there?

Any chemistry experts here?

I’m kinda curious… Again! :stuck_out_tongue: