The Hectares to Acres Calculator instantly converts hectares (ha) into acres — and also shows the equivalent area in
square meters (m²) and square feet (ft²) all in one result box.
Enter any land area (e.x., 20 hectares) and get an accurate multi-format conversion:
✔ Acres → 49.42
✔ Square Meters → 200,000 m²
✔ Square Feet → 2,152,782 ft²
All calculated instantly — no steps, no formulas needed.
How to Convert Hectares to Acres (Step-by-Step)
Converting hectares (ha) to acres (ac) is simple — both are area units used for measuring land.
The formula below shows how one hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres.
📐 Formula:
Acres = Hectares × 2.47105381 (≈ 2.4711)
Example: 5 ha × 2.4711 = 12.3555 acres
🔁 Reverse Tip: To convert from acres back to hectares, divide by 2.4711.
(1 acre = 0.4047 hectares)
💡 1 hectare to an acre = 2.471 acres
This ratio is used globally for converting agricultural or land measurement data between metric and imperial systems.
Conversion Formula Explained
The conversion from hectares to acres is based on their definitions in square meters (m²).
Here’s how the conversion factor 2.47105381 is derived:
🌍 1 hectare = 10,000 m²
🌾 1 acre = 4,046.85642 m²
➜ 10,000 ÷ 4,046.85642 = 2.47105381
💡 This means that 1 hectare = 2.471 acres (rounded).
The relationship is widely used in agriculture, land planning, mapping, and property measurement
to compare metric and imperial land units accurately.
Hectares to Acres Conversion Chart (Quick Reference)
Here are quick examples showing how to convert hectares to acres using the factor 2.4711.
This helps you estimate land sizes — from small plots to large agricultural areas.
| Hectares (ha) | × 2.47105381 | Acres (ac) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | × 2.4711 | 1.2355 |
| 1.3 | × 2.47105381 | 3.2124 |
| 1.5 | × 2.47105381 | 3.7066 |
| 1.7 | × 2.47105381 | 4.2008 |
| 2 | × 2.47105381 | 4.9422 |
| 5 | × 2.47105381 | 12.3555 |
| 10 | × 2.47105381 | 24.7105 |
| 15 | × 2.47105381 | 37.0658 |
| 20 | × 2.47105381 | 49.4211 |
| 30 | × 2.47105381 | 74.1316 |
| 40 | × 2.47105381 | 98.8422 |
| 47 | × 2.47105381 | 116.1395 |
| 50 | × 2.47105381 | 123.5527 |
| 60 | × 2.47105381 | 148.2632 |
| 80 | × 2.47105381 | 197.6843 |
| 100 | × 2.47105381 | 247.1054 |
| 1000 | × 2.47105381 | 2471.0538 |
| 2000 | × 2.47105381 | 4942.1076 |
| 8000 | × 2.47105381 | 19768.4305 |
📌 Values rounded to 4 decimals for readability. Use the calculator above for full-precision results.
Hectare to Acre to Square Feet
Since 1 acre = 43,560 ft² → therefore 1 hectare = 2.471 acres × 43,560 = 107,639 ft².
This helps you easily move between land units — from hectares to acres and down to square feet for construction, zoning, or real estate projects.
| Hectares (ha) | Acres (ac) | Square Feet (ft²) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.2355 | 53,819.5 |
| 1 | 2.4711 | 107,639 |
| 2 | 4.9422 | 215,278 |
| 5 | 12.3555 | 538,195 |
| 10 | 24.711 | 1,076,390 |
💡 Tip: This reference helps when estimating construction layouts, zoning permits, or real estate land size comparisons.
Reverse Table – Acres to Hectares
To convert from acres back to hectares, simply divide the number of acres by 2.4711 — since 1 hectare equals 2.471 acres.
This is useful when dealing with older property records, land deeds, or international land comparisons.
| Acres (ac) | ÷ 2.4711 | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ÷ 2.4711 | 0.4047 |
| 5 | ÷ 2.4711 | 2.023 |
| 10 | ÷ 2.4711 | 4.047 |
| 20 | ÷ 2.4711 | 8.094 |
| 50 | ÷ 2.4711 | 20.23 |
💡 Tip: Quick rule — divide acres by 2.5 for a close estimate when you don’t need high precision.
Real-World Examples
Here are some common examples that show how hectares to acres conversions apply in real-life situations — from small farms to large estates.
| Land Type | Area (ha) | Acres (ac) | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Farm | 2 ha | 4.94 ac | Crop cultivation |
| Sports Field | 1 ha | 2.47 ac | Football pitch |
| Estate Plot | 5 ha | 12.35 ac | Private development |
| Large Ranch | 20 ha | 49.42 ac | Agricultural estate |
💡 Tip: 1 hectare is approximately the size of a football or soccer field.
FAQs – Hectares to Acres
1. What is the difference between an acre and a hectare?
→ 1 hectare = 2.471 acres. The hectare is part of the metric system, while the acre belongs to the imperial system.
2. Is 100m by 100m a hectare?
→ Yes — a 100m × 100m plot equals exactly 1 hectare.
3. What does 5 hectares mean?
→ 5 hectares = 12.355 acres of land.
4. How many hectares is a football field?
→ Typically between 0.62 and 0.8 hectares depending on the field’s size and markings.
5. Is the calculator free?
→ Yes — it’s 100% free and accurate to use on PixelsCalculator.
Related Conversion Topics
Explore other useful land and area conversion tools that complement the Hectares to Acres Calculator for accurate planning and property measurement:
- 🌾 Acres to Hectares Converter (reverse conversion)
- 📏 Acres to Square Feet — 1 acre = 43,560 ft²
- 📐 Square Footage Calculator — find total area using feet & inches
Conclusion
The Hectares to Acres Calculator helps you compare land sizes across metric and imperial systems instantly — giving clear, accurate results for any plot size.
Ideal for farmers, realtors, and land developers, it also provides conversions to square feet for full area context — perfect for project planning, land valuation, and surveying.
🔗 Learn more on
Wikipedia – Hectare.