# Hectares to Acres Converter (1 ha = 2.471 Acres) | FOUND

Convert hectares to acres instantly. One hectare is 2.471 acres, or 10,000 square meters. Includes the formula and a reference table for common sizes.

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## Hectares to acres

One hectare is 2.471 acres. Multiply hectares by 2.471 to get acres, or type a number in either box.

## 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](/tools/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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