Land Area Converter

Convert between acres, hectares, ares, and other land measurement units accurately.

Converter

Result

Square Meter (m²)
0 m²
Acre (ac)
0 ac
Hectare (ha)
0 ha
Are (a)
0 a
Square Foot (ft²)
0 ft²

Formula & Guide

Conversion Formulas

R

Metric to Imperial

Imperial = Metric × Conversion Factor

Multiply metric value by conversion factor

R

Imperial to Metric

Metric = Imperial ÷ Conversion Factor

Divide imperial value by conversion factor

Formula Variables

1 acre

Acre

= 4,046.86 m² = 0.404686 hectares

1 hectare

Hectare

= 10,000 m² = 2.47105 acres

1 are

Are

= 100 m² = 0.01 hectares

Step-by-Step Scenario

Example Scenario

Value

5 acres

Target Unit

hectares

1

Identify Conversion Factor

  • 1 acre = 0.404686 hectares
2

Apply Conversion Formula

  • Hectares = Acres × 0.404686
  • Hectares = 5 × 0.404686
Hectares = 2.02343

Additional Examples

Hectares to Acres

Input: 10 hectares

Result

10 × 2.47105 = 24.7105 acres

Ares to Square Meters

Input: 5 ares

Result

5 × 100 = 500 m²

Characteristics of Land Area Conversion

Precise Factors

All conversions use exact conversion factors. For example, 1 acre = exactly 4,046.86 m², ensuring accurate results.

Multiple Units

Supports all common land area units: acres, hectares, ares, square meters, and square feet.

Instant Results

Real-time conversion as you type. All units are calculated simultaneously for easy comparison.

Bidirectional

Convert from any unit to any other unit. No need to convert to a base unit first.

Important Notes

  • Conversion factors are exact and standardized. 1 acre = exactly 4,046.86 m² by international agreement.
  • For practical measurements, round results to 2-4 decimal places. The calculator shows up to 4 decimals for precision.
  • Acres are primarily used in the US and UK. Hectares are used worldwide for land measurement.
  • When converting large land areas, hectares and acres are more practical than square meters.
  • For real estate and property management, precise conversions are essential. Always verify critical measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about land area conversion.