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Acre Calculator

Convert a plot to acres and work out the dimensions of an acre in any shape.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Acres

1.00092

Square feet
43,600
Square metres
4,050.57
Hectares
0.40506
Square yards
4,844.44

About the Acre Calculator

Convert a plot to acres and work out the dimensions of an acre in any shape.

Also known as: how big is an acre, acres from dimensions, acre to square feet, acreage.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter calculate and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

1 acre = 43,560 ft² = 4,046.86 m²

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Calculate: Acres from dimensions
  • Length = 200 ft
  • Width = 218 ft

the calculator returns:

  • Acres: 1.00092
  • Square feet: 43,600
  • Square metres: 4,050.57
  • Hectares: 0.40506

Frequently asked questions

How big is an acre?

An acre is 43,560 square feet — a square of about 209 ft per side, or roughly 90% of an American football field.