Acre to Square Meter Converter
Quickly and accurately convert area measurements from acres to square meters with our free online Acre to Square Meter Converter. Perfect for real estate, agriculture, land surveys, and property development.
Common Conversions
| Acres | Square Meters (sq m) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 acres | 1,011.71 sq m |
| 0.5 acres | 2,023.43 sq m |
| 1 acre | 4,046.86 sq m |
| 2 acres | 8,093.72 sq m |
| 5 acres | 20,234.3 sq m |
| 10 acres | 40,468.6 sq m |
| 50 acres | 202,343 sq m |
| 100 acres | 404,686 sq m |
How It Works
Converting from acres to square meters (sq m) is a common area conversion, especially in real estate, agriculture, and land surveying. This conversion bridges the imperial system (acres) and the metric system (square meters).
Conversion Formula:
1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters
To convert acres to square meters, multiply the acre value by 4,046.86:
Square Meters = Acres × 4,046.86
Example Calculation:
To convert 2.5 acres to square meters:
Square Meters = 2.5 acres × 4,046.86 = 10,117.15 sq m
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
Why would I need to convert acres to square meters?
This conversion is commonly needed when dealing with international property listings, agricultural land, or when working with metric system measurements. While acres are commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom, most other countries use square meters or hectares for land measurement.
How accurate is this converter?
Our converter uses the standard conversion factor of 4,046.86 square meters 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 an acre in practical terms?
An acre is approximately the size of a standard American football field without the end zones (about 90% of the total field). For reference, a typical suburban home lot might be 1/4 to 1/2 acre, while a small farm might be 10-50 acres.
What’s the relationship between hectares and acres?
A hectare is 10,000 square meters, which equals approximately 2.47105 acres. Hectares are commonly used in many countries for measuring large land areas, especially in agriculture and forestry.
How do I convert square meters back to acres?
To convert from square meters to acres, divide the square meter value by 4,046.86. Alternatively, you can use our Square Meter to Acre Converter for quick and accurate conversions.