Land Area Converter
Convert land area between acres, hectares, and square meters — common for property listings and farmland measurements.
Quick Facts
- •1 acre = 4,046.86 m² = 43,560 ft²
- •1 hectare = 10,000 m² ≈ 2.471 acres
- •640 acres = 1 square mile = 1 section
- •100 hectares = 1 km²
Common Land Sizes
| Description | Acres | Hectares | m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential lot (US avg) | 0.25 | 0.101 | 1012 |
| Football field (US) | 1.32 | 0.534 | 5342 |
| Soccer pitch | 1.76 | 0.712 | 7122 |
| City block (avg) | 2.5 | 1.012 | 10117 |
| Small farm | 10 | 4.047 | 40469 |
| Central Park, NYC | 843 | 341.15 | 3411500 |
| Section (US survey) | 640 | 258.999 | 2589988 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big is 1 acre?
1 acre = 43,560 ft² = 4,046.86 m². Roughly the size of a US football field without end zones.
How many acres in a hectare?
1 hectare ≈ 2.471 acres.
What is a section of land?
A section is 640 acres (1 square mile) — a standard unit in US land surveys.
How do I convert acres to square meters?
Multiply by 4,046.8564224. Example: 5 acres × 4,046.86 ≈ 20,234 m².
What is the difference between gross and net area?
Gross area includes all land. Net area excludes roads, easements, and unbuildable portions.