Acreage Calculator
Calculate land area in acres, hectares, and other units with precision
Calculate Land Area
Enter the width of the land area
Enter the length of the land area
Calculate total cost based on area and price per unit
Area Calculation Results
Common Area Calculations
Residential Lot
Size: 100 ft × 150 ft
Area: 15,000 sq ft = 0.344 acres
Use: Single family home lot
Small Farm
Size: 660 ft × 660 ft
Area: 435,600 sq ft = 10 acres
Use: Small agricultural property
Sports Field
Size: 100 m × 50 m
Area: 5,000 m² = 1.24 acres
Use: Soccer/football field
Commercial Lot
Size: 200 ft × 300 ft
Area: 60,000 sq ft = 1.38 acres
Use: Retail or office complex
Quick Reference
Common Conversions
Land Area Facts
• Football field ≈ 1.3 acres
• Tennis court ≈ 0.17 acres
• City block ≈ 2-5 acres
• Square mile = 640 acres
Unit Definitions
Acre
4,046.86 m² exactly
Hectare
10,000 m² exactly
Square Mile
640 acres exactly
Common Applications
Understanding Acreage and Land Area Measurements
Acre Definition and History
The acre is a unit of area measurement used primarily in the United States and UK. Originally defined as the amount of land tillable by one yoke of oxen in one day, the modern international acre is precisely defined as 4,046.86 square meters.
International Standards
- • 1 international acre = 4,046.86 m² (exact)
- • 1 international acre = 43,560 ft² (exact)
- • 1 acre = 4,840 yd² (exact)
- • 1 square mile = 640 acres (exact)
Hectare vs Acre
The hectare is part of the metric system and equals 10,000 m². One hectare equals approximately 2.471 acres, making it slightly larger than 2 acres.
Calculation Methodology
Our calculator uses precise conversion factors based on international standards. All measurements are first converted to meters, then to square meters, and finally to the desired output unit for maximum accuracy.
Conversion Process
- 1. Convert width and length to meters
- 2. Calculate area in square meters (width × length)
- 3. Convert to desired output unit
- 4. Apply appropriate rounding for display
Precision Notes
- • Results use international definitions
- • Scientific notation for very large areas
- • 6 significant figures for practical use
- • All calculations maintain full precision
⚠️ Accuracy and Legal Considerations
Real Estate: For property transactions, always verify with official surveys
Legal Documents: This calculator provides estimates only
Survey Accuracy: Professional surveys may differ due to irregular shapes
Regional Variations: Some areas may use local acre definitions