Purpose:
To convert land area from acres (a unit commonly used in farming) into square metres (a metric unit).
What is an Acre?
- An acre is a unit of land measurement traditionally used in the United States and some other countries.
- 1 acre = 43,560 square feet.
What is a Square Metre?
- A square metre (m²) is the metric unit for measuring area.
- It represents a square that is 1 metre long on each side.
Why Convert Acres to Square Metres?
- Many modern tools, equipment, and official agricultural data use the metric system.
- Converting to square metres helps in better planning, buying seeds, fertilizers, or using machinery.
Conversion Factor
- 1 acre = 4,046.8564224 square metres (approximately 4,047 m²).
How to Convert Acres to Square Metres
If you have a land size in acres and want to find out how many square metres it is:
Square Metres=Acres×4046.8564224
Example:
If your farm is 5 acres:
5×4046.8564224=20234.28 square metres
Using an Acres to Square Metres Calculator
- Enter the number of acres you want to convert.
- The calculator multiplies the acres by 4046.8564224.
- It shows the result in square metres instantly.
Summary Table
| Acres | Square Metres (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4047 |
| 2 | 8093 |
| 5 | 20234 |
| 10 | 40469 |
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