Hectare To Acre Unit Converter

Acre (ac) = Hectare (ha) × 2.471

A hectare (ha) is an internationally accepted unit of area measurement. It is one of the most widely used units across the globe, especially for measuring large parcels of land like farms, estates, and fields.

The word hectare comes from the Greek word Hekaton, meaning 100.

Conversion of Hectare to Acre

As per the British Imperial system, 

1 hectare = 2.471 acres = 10,000 square meters

Other equivalent conversions are:

• 1 hectare = 107,639 square feet

• 1 hectare = 11,959 square yards

• 100 hectares = 1 square kilometres

An acre (ac), on the other hand, is also one of the oldest land measurement units. 

1 acre = 4,047 square meters = 43,560 square feet = 4,840 square yards

Usage Around the World

• Hectare is considered a metric unit and is commonly used in countries like France, Germany, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Canada, Australia, and India.

• Acre is used widely in farming communities and in real estate for measuring land, particularly in the US, UK, and other Commonwealth countries.

Formula to Convert Hectare to Acre

To convert hectares into acres, simply multiply the hectare value by 2.471.

Formula: Acre (ac) = Hectare (ha) × 2.471

Example: Convert 10 hectares into acres: 10 × 2.471 = 24.71 acre

Conversion Table

• 1 Hectare = 2.471 acres

• 2 Hectares = 4.942 acres

• 3 Hectares = 7.413 acres

• 4 Hectares = 9.884 acres

• 5 Hectares = 12.355 acres

• 10 Hectares = 24.71 acres

• 15 Hectares = 37.065 acres

• 20 Hectares = 49.421 acres

• 25 Hectares = 61.776 acres

Why This Conversion is Useful?

• Hectares are mostly used in global land measurement standards.

• Acres are commonly used in real estate, farming, and property dealings in many countries.

Knowing the conversion helps in land purchase, sale, and planning across regions where different units are in practice.