Area Converter
Convert between different units of area for land, real estate, and science.
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Common Area Units
Area measures the size of a 2D surface. Different fields use different unitsāreal estate often uses square feet or acres, while science and geography use square meters or hectares.
Land Comparisons
- Acre (ac): Common in the US and UK. One acre is 43,560 square feet (roughly a football field excluding end zones).
- Hectare (ha): Common metric unit for land. One hectare is 10,000 square meters (100m x 100m). 1 Hectare ā 2.47 Acres.
- Square Meter (mĀ²): The fundamental metric unit of area.
Conversion Factors
- 1 mĀ² = 10.764 sq ft
- 1 Hectare = 10,000 mĀ²
- 1 Square Mile = 640 Acres
- 1 Square Kilometer = 100 Hectares
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is an acre?
An acre is about 4,047 square meters. Visually, it's roughly 75% the size of an American football field.