Acres to Square Feet Converter
Convert between acres and square feet with precision for real estate, land measurement, and property calculations
Area Conversion Calculator
Enter the area value you want to convert
Select the unit to convert from
Conversion Result
Input
0 acres
Output
0 Square Feet
Conversion Factor: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
Formula: Square Feet = Acres × 43,560
Calculation: 0 × 43560.000000 = 0
Quick Conversions
Real-World Examples
Residential Lot
0.25 acres
10,890 square feet
Typical suburban home lot
City Block
2.5 acres
1,08,900 square feet
Average city block size
Football Field
1.32 acres
57,499.2 square feet
American football field with end zones
Small Farm
40 acres
17,42,400 square feet
Small family farm
Golf Course
150 acres
65,34,000 square feet
Standard 18-hole golf course
Conversion Formulas
Acres to Square Feet
ft² = acres × 43,560
Square Feet to Acres
acres = ft² ÷ 43,560
Exact Conversion
1 acre = 43,559.99545 ft²
(rounded to 43,560 ft²)
Common Uses
Real estate listings and property measurements
Agricultural land area calculations
Construction and development planning
Land surveying and mapping
Property valuation and taxes
Understanding Acres and Square Feet Conversion
What is an Acre?
An acre is a unit of area measurement commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the Imperial system. Historically, an acre was defined as the area of land that could be plowed by one ox in one day.
Key Acre Facts
- •1 acre = 43,560 square feet (exactly)
- •1 acre = 1/640 of a square mile
- •1 acre ≈ 208.7 feet × 208.7 feet (square)
- •Common in real estate and agriculture
What is a Square Foot?
A square foot is a unit of area equal to a square with sides that are each one foot long. It's the most common unit for measuring smaller areas like rooms, buildings, and lots in the United States.
Square Foot Applications
- •House and building floor plans
- •Carpet, flooring, and material calculations
- •Property lot sizes and dimensions
- •Construction and architectural plans
Conversion Examples
Example 1: Small Lot
0.25 acres = 0.25 × 43,560 = 10,890 ft²
This is a typical suburban residential lot.
Example 2: Large House
5,000 ft² = 5,000 ÷ 43,560 = 0.115 acres
A large house footprint in acres.
Memory Aids
💡 Pro Tips
- • Always double-check your conversions for legal documents
- • Consider using both units in real estate descriptions
- • Remember that lot shape affects usable space
- • Factor in setbacks and easements for building calculations
- • Use precise measurements for construction projects
- • Verify local regulations for minimum lot sizes