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