Area Converter
Area units differ between scientific, agricultural and real estate contexts. The hectare (ha) is the international standard for measuring land area — one hectare is defined as exactly 10,000 square metres, equivalent to a square plot 100m × 100m. Hectares are used in most countries for agriculture, property and geography.
Acres are used in the United States, United Kingdom and some other countries, particularly in real estate. One acre equals 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square metres. One square kilometre contains exactly 100 hectares or approximately 247.1 acres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many acres in a hectare?
One hectare equals 2.47105 acres. A hectare is 10,000 m² (a square 100m × 100m). An acre is approximately 4,047 m² or 43,560 square feet. Hectares are used in most countries; acres are common in the US and UK.
How many square feet in an acre?
One acre equals 43,560 square feet. This is equivalent to a square plot approximately 208.7 feet (63.6 m) on each side. One acre also equals approximately 4,047 square metres or 0.4047 hectares.
How do I convert square metres to square feet?
To convert square metres to square feet, multiply by 10.7639. To convert square feet to square metres, multiply by 0.0929. For example, 100 m² = 1,076.39 sq ft, and 1,000 sq ft ≈ 92.9 m².
How many square metres in a hectare?
One hectare equals exactly 10,000 square metres. It is defined as a square with sides of 100 metres. One square kilometre equals 100 hectares, and one hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres.