The Area Converter converts between units of area — square metres, square feet, square inches, square yards, square kilometres, square miles, hectares, and acres. Enter a value, choose the units, and see the result instantly, plus a table of your value in every unit.
It is especially useful for land, property, farming, and construction. Everything is calculated in your browser.
How to convert area
- Enter the area value.
- Select the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
- Read the result instantly, or press Swap to reverse.
- See the value in every unit in the table below.
Common area conversions
- 1 acre = 0.404686 hectares
- 1 hectare = 2.47105 acres
- 1 square metre = 10.7639 square feet
- 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in a square metre?
One square metre is about 10.7639 square feet. Enter your value and select the two units to convert instantly.
How do I convert acres to hectares?
Multiply the number of acres by 0.404686. For example, 5 acres is about 2.02 hectares.
How big is an acre?
One acre is 43,560 square feet, about 4,046.86 square metres, or roughly 0.4047 hectares.