Acre Converter Calculator
Square Feet:
43,560
Square Meters:
4,046.86
Hectares:
0.4047
Square Miles:
0.0015625
Understanding Acres
An acre is a traditional unit of land measurement that has been used for centuries. Originally defined as the area that could be plowed in one day by a yoke of oxen, it equals 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
Quick Facts About Acres:
- 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
- 1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters
- 1 acre = 0.4047 hectares
- 1 acre = 1/640 of a square mile
Common Uses:
Acres are commonly used in:
- Real estate and property measurements
- Agricultural land measurements
- Parks and recreational area specifications
- Forest and conservation area calculations