Acre to Square Foot Converter
Convert Acres to Square Feet
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Acres to Square Feet
To convert from acres (ac) to square feet (ft²), you multiply the area in acres by 43560. For more information about acres as a unit of measurement, visit our acres page.
Formula
Square Feet = Acres × 43560
or
ft² = ac × 43560
Step-by-step process
- Take the area in acres.
- Multiply it by 43560.
- The result is the equivalent area in square feet.
Examples
- 0.1 ac = 0.1 × 43560 = 4356 ft²
- 0.5 ac = 0.5 × 43560 = 21780 ft²
- 1 ac = 1 × 43560 = 43560 ft²
- 5 ac = 5 × 43560 = 217800 ft²
When to Convert Acres to Square Feet
This conversion is useful when working with land measurements in countries that use imperial units.
Real Estate
Property sizes are often advertised in acres in countries like the United States, and converting to square feet can be useful for detailed planning.
Agriculture
Farm sizes and agricultural plots are commonly measured in acres, but converting to square feet can be useful for detailed planning.
Common Acres to Square Feet Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Acres (ac) | Square Feet (ft²) | Acres (ac) | Square Feet (ft²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4,356 | 10 | 435,600 |
| 0.2 | 8,712 | 20 | 871,200 |
| 0.5 | 21,780 | 50 | 2,178,000 |
| 1 | 43,560 | 100 | 4,356,000 |
| 2 | 87,120 | 200 | 8,712,000 |
| 5 | 217,800 | 500 | 21,780,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet are in an acre?
There are 43,560 square feet in an acre.
How do I convert square feet to acres?
To convert from square feet to acres, you divide the area in square feet by 43560. For example, 100,000 ft² is equal to 100,000 / 43560 = 2.2957 ac.