Acre to Hectare Converter
Quickly and accurately convert area measurements from acres to hectares with our free online Acre to Hectare Converter. Perfect for agriculture, real estate, land surveys, and property development.
Common Conversions
| Acres | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 acres | 0.0404686 ha |
| 0.5 acres | 0.202343 ha |
| 1 acre | 0.404686 ha |
| 2 acres | 0.809372 ha |
| 5 acres | 2.02343 ha |
| 10 acres | 4.04686 ha |
| 50 acres | 20.2343 ha |
| 100 acres | 40.4686 ha |
How It Works
Converting from acres to hectares is a common area conversion, especially in agriculture, real estate, and land surveying. This conversion bridges the imperial system (acres) and the metric system (hectares).
Conversion Formula:
1 acre = 0.404686 hectares
To convert acres to hectares, multiply the acre value by 0.404686:
Hectares = Acres × 0.404686
Example Calculation:
To convert 5 acres to hectares:
Hectares = 5 acres × 0.404686 = 2.02343 hectares
Our converter handles this calculation automatically and provides results with up to 9 decimal places for precision. It also formats the result to remove unnecessary trailing zeros for better readability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an acre?
An acre is an imperial unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet or 4,840 square yards. It’s commonly used in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries that follow the imperial system for measuring land area, especially in agriculture, real estate, and land development.
Why would I need to convert acres to hectares?
This conversion is commonly needed when dealing with international property listings, agricultural land, or when comparing land sizes across different measurement systems. Acres are commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom, while hectares are the standard unit of land measurement in most other countries that use the metric system.
How accurate is this converter?
Our converter uses the standard conversion factor of 0.404686 hectares per acre, which is accurate to the commonly accepted international standard. The calculator can display results with up to 9 decimal places for high precision needs.
What is the size of an acre in practical terms?
An acre is approximately the size of a standard American football field without the end zones, or about 76% of a full football field including end zones. It’s roughly equivalent to 90% of a FIFA regulation soccer field.
How do I convert hectares back to acres?
To convert from hectares to acres, multiply the hectare value by 2.47105. Alternatively, you can use our Hectare to Acre Converter for quick and accurate conversions.