Square Feet and Acres Converter

Convert between square feet and acres in either direction, with additional results in square yards, square metres, and hectares.

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Area Conversion

Convert between square feet and acres with supporting units

A square feet and acres converter translates area between square feet and acres in either direction. It also shows the equivalent in square yards, square metres, and hectares, making it useful for property listings, land planning, and lot-size comparisons.

How the conversion works

One acre equals 43,560 square feet. To convert square feet to acres, divide by 43,560. To convert acres to square feet, multiply by 43,560.

The additional outputs in square yards, square metres, and hectares let you compare the area across different systems and scales without a separate converter.

Acres = Square feet / 43,560

Divide the square footage by 43,560 to get acres.

Square feet = Acres x 43,560

Multiply the acreage by 43,560 to get square feet.

When to use this converter

Use it to compare lot sizes listed in different units, to check how much of an acre a given square footage represents, or to convert land-survey data into the unit your contractor or planning authority expects.

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet are in an acre?

One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet.

How many acres are in a hectare?

One hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres.

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