Hectares to acres
One hectare is 2.471 acres. Multiply hectares by 2.471 to get acres, or type a number in either box.
Exact factor: 1 hectare = 2.4710538147 acres.
The formula
Acres = hectares × 2.4710538147.
Quick reference
| Hectares | Acres |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.471 |
| 2 | 4.942 |
| 5 | 12.355 |
| 10 | 24.711 |
| 20 | 49.421 |
| 40 | 98.842 |
| 100 | 247.105 |
| 500 | 1,235.527 |
What a hectare is
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters: a square 100 meters on each side. Most countries record land in hectares. The United States records land in acres.
When the conversion matters
International investors, lenders, and engineering firms often work in hectares. A site summary for a buyer outside the United States should carry both units. For the reverse conversion, see acres to hectares.
Questions
How many acres is one hectare?
One hectare is about 2.471 acres.
Which is bigger, a hectare or an acre?
A hectare is bigger. One hectare is almost two and a half acres.
How many square meters is a hectare?
A hectare is exactly 10,000 square meters.
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