Acre to Square Kilometer Converter
Convert Acres to Square Kilometers
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Acres to Square Kilometers
To convert from acres (ac) to square kilometers (km²), you divide the area in acres by 247.105. For more information about acres as a unit of measurement, visit our acres page.
Formula
Square Kilometers = Acres / 247.105
or
km² = ac / 247.105
Step-by-step process
- Take the area in acres.
- Divide it by 247.105.
- The result is the equivalent area in square kilometers.
Examples
- 1 ac = 1 / 247.105 = 0.00404686 km²
- 10 ac = 10 / 247.105 = 0.0404686 km²
- 100 ac = 100 / 247.105 = 0.404686 km²
- 247.105 ac = 247.105 / 247.105 = 1 km²
When to Convert Acres to Square Kilometers
This conversion is useful for measuring very large land areas, such as countries or large agricultural regions.
Geography and Cartography
Square kilometers are the standard unit for measuring the area of countries, cities, and other large geographical features.
Environmental Science
Environmental studies often involve analyzing large areas of land, such as ecosystems or conservation areas, where square kilometers are a suitable unit.
Common Acres to Square Kilometers Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Acres (ac) | Square Kilometers (km²) | Acres (ac) | Square Kilometers (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.004047 | 100 | 0.4047 |
| 2 | 0.008094 | 200 | 0.8094 |
| 5 | 0.020234 | 247.105 | 1 |
| 10 | 0.040469 | 500 | 2.0234 |
| 20 | 0.080937 | 1,000 | 4.0469 |
| 50 | 0.202343 | 5,000 | 20.2343 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square kilometers are in an acre?
There are approximately 0.00404686 square kilometers in an acre.
How do I convert square kilometers to acres?
To convert from square kilometers to acres, you multiply the area in square kilometers by 247.105. For example, 1 km² is equal to 1 * 247.105 = 247.105 ac.