Area Converter

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet are in an acre?

One acre equals 43,560 square feet, or about 4,046.86 square metres. One hectare equals 10,000 square metres, which is roughly 2.471 acres. To convert acres to hectares, multiply by 0.404686.

What is the difference between a hectare and a square kilometre?

A hectare is 10,000 square metres. A square kilometre is 1,000,000 square metres, so one square kilometre equals exactly 100 hectares. Hectares are the standard unit for agricultural land and large property plots internationally.

How do square metres compare to square feet?

One square metre equals approximately 10.764 square feet. So a 100 square metre apartment is roughly 1,076 square feet. To convert quickly, multiplying square metres by 10.764 gives a close enough figure for everyday use.

Why do some countries use acres and others use hectares?

Acres are the traditional unit in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries that historically used imperial measures. Hectares are the standard in most of the rest of the world and are the official unit under the International System of Units for expressing land area.