Hectares to Acres Converter
Convert hectares to acres instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 hectare = 2.4710538 acres.
1 hectare = 2.4710538 acres
How to convert hectares to acres
acres = hectares × 2.471053815
To convert hectares to acres, multiply the value by 2.471053815. To go back from acres to hectares, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.4046856422).
Worked examples
- 2 ha: 2 × 2.471053815 = 4.9421076 ac
- 5 ha: 5 × 2.471053815 = 12.355269 ac
- 10 ha: 10 × 2.471053815 = 24.710538 ac
Multiply hectares by 2.5 for a quick estimate. 10 hectares is about 25 acres (exactly 24.7).
Hectares to Acres conversion table
Hectares to Acres
| ha | ac |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.2355269 |
| 1 | 2.4710538 |
| 2 | 4.9421076 |
| 5 | 12.355269 |
| 10 | 24.710538 |
| 20 | 49.421076 |
| 50 | 123.55269 |
| 100 | 247.10538 |
| 250 | 617.76345 |
| 1,000 | 2,471.0538 |
Acres to Hectares
| ac | ha |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.20234282 |
| 1 | 0.40468564 |
| 2 | 0.80937128 |
| 5 | 2.0234282 |
| 10 | 4.0468564 |
| 20 | 8.0937128 |
| 50 | 20.234282 |
| 100 | 40.468564 |
| 250 | 101.17141 |
| 1,000 | 404.68564 |
Area equivalents
See how one hectare and one acre compare with every other area unit on the site.
1 hectare equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| square inches (in²) | 15,500,031 |
| square centimeters (cm²) | 100,000,000 |
| square feet (ft²) | 107,639.1 |
| square yards (yd²) | 11,959.9 |
| square meters (m²) | 10,000 |
| acres (ac) | 2.471054 |
| square kilometers (km²) | 0.01 |
| square miles (mi²) | 0.003861022 |
1 acre equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| square inches (in²) | 6,272,640 |
| square centimeters (cm²) | 40,468,564 |
| square feet (ft²) | 43,560 |
| square yards (yd²) | 4,840 |
| square meters (m²) | 4,046.856 |
| hectares (ha) | 0.4046856 |
| square kilometers (km²) | 0.004046856 |
| square miles (mi²) | 0.0015625 |
When you need to convert hectares to acres
Farms, forests, parks and building plots are measured in hectares in nearly every country except the US, where acres dominate. Converting is essential for comparing farmland prices, reading international land listings or understanding the size of a nature reserve.
About the units
Hectare (ha)
A hectare is 10,000 square meters, about 2.47 acres. It is the standard metric unit for land and farms.
Acre (ac)
An acre is 43,560 square feet, or about 4,047 square meters. It is the usual unit for land in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert hectares to acres?
Multiply the number of hectares by 2.471053815. For example, 10 hectares × 2.471053815 = 24.71053815 acres.
How many acres are in one hectare?
There are 2.471053815 acres in one hectare.
How many hectares are in one acre?
There are 0.4046856422 hectares in one acre.
How big is a hectare in practical terms?
A hectare is 10,000 square meters, about 2.47 acres. A typical international soccer pitch covers about 0.7 hectares.
Can I convert other area units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any area unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.