What does this tool do?
An acre is a customary land unit equal to 4,046.86 square metres, while a hectare is 10,000 square metres. This converter moves between the two and shows the area in metric and imperial units.
The Formula
Hectares = Acres × 0.4046856; acres = hectares × 2.4710538Frequently Asked Questions
How many acres are in a hectare?
One hectare is about 2.471 acres, and one acre is about 0.4047 hectares. A useful check is that a hectare is roughly two and a half acres.
Which unit is used for farmland?
Hectares are standard in most countries, while acres remain common in the United States and the United Kingdom. Land listings usually state which unit they use.