Hectares to Acres Converter
Quickly translate metric land measurements into imperial terms. Enter a parcel size in hectares to see the exact acreage—ideal for comparing international property listings, planning agricultural purchases, or communicating with surveyors who use imperial units.
For general conversions; verify for precise surveying.
Examples
- 1 ha ⇒ 2.47 acres
- 5 ha ⇒ 12.36 acres
- 12.5 ha ⇒ 30.89 acres
- 0.4 ha ⇒ 0.99 acres
FAQ
How many acres in one hectare?
One hectare is approximately 2.47105381 acres.
Can I convert acres to hectares?
Yes. Divide the acreage value by 2.47105381 to obtain hectares.
Is this exact?
The calculator uses the precise conversion factor defined by international agreement in 1959.
Where are hectares used?
Hectares are standard across most metric-system countries for agriculture, forestry, and environmental studies.
What is the difference between survey acres and international acres?
The survey acre used in some U.S. land records is slightly larger (1 acre ≈ 43,560.17424 sq ft) but differs by less than 0.00002 hectares compared to the international acre used here.
Additional Information
- One hectare equals 10,000 square meters or roughly 2.47105381 acres.
- The acre originated in medieval England as the area a yoke of oxen could plow in a day, while the hectare is part of the modern metric system.
- For quick mental conversions, multiply hectares by 2.471 or divide acres by 2.471 to reverse the direction.
- Large agricultural holdings are often quoted in hectares in Europe and in acres in North America; this converter bridges both conventions for cross-border deals.
- Multiply hectares by 107,639 to obtain the equivalent square feet if you need to compare smaller land plots.