What is a hectare?
- A hectare (ha) is a unit used to measure land area.
- It is commonly used in agriculture and land measurement.
- 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters.
What is an acre?
- An acre is another unit to measure land area, mostly used in the US and some other countries.
- 1 acre = 4,047 square meters (approximately).
Why convert hectares to acres?
Farmers may need to convert hectares to acres because:
- Different countries or organizations use different units.
- Land sale, lease, or records may be in acres but you measure in hectares (or vice versa).
- To understand land size better if you are more familiar with one unit.
How to convert hectares to acres?
The basic formula to convert hectares to acres is:
Acres=Hectares×2.471\text{Acres} = \text{Hectares} \times 2.471
- This means 1 hectare = 2.471 acres.
Example
If you have 5 hectares of land:
5 hectares×2.471=12.355 acres5 \text{ hectares} \times 2.471 = 12.355 \text{ acres}
So, 5 hectares is equal to approximately 12.355 acres.
Simple steps for farmers using the calculator:
- Enter the number of hectares you have.
- Multiply that number by 2.471.
- The result is the land size in acres.
Summary
| Unit | Equivalent in other unit |
|---|---|
| 1 hectare | 2.471 acres |
| 1 acre | 0.405 hectares (for reverse conversion) |
Use this conversion when you want to know your land size in a different unit for better comparison or record keeping.
You can find more agriculture conversion calculators here.