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Land Area Converter

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

DescriptionAcresHectares
Residential lot (US avg)0.250.1011012
Football field (US)1.320.5345342
Soccer pitch1.760.7127122
City block (avg)2.51.01210117
Small farm104.04740469
Central Park, NYC843341.153411500
Section (US survey)640258.9992589988

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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.