Square Foot to Acre Converter
Convert Square Feet to Acres
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Square Feet to Acres
To convert from square feet (ft²) to acres (ac), you divide the area in square feet by 43560. For more information about square feet as a unit of measurement, visit our square feet page.
Formula
Acres = Square Feet / 43560
or
ac = ft² / 43560
Step-by-step process
- Take the area in square feet.
- Divide it by 43560.
- The result is the equivalent area in acres.
Examples
- 10,000 ft² = 10,000 / 43560 = 0.2295 ac
- 20,000 ft² = 20,000 / 43560 = 0.4591 ac
- 43,560 ft² = 43,560 / 43560 = 1 ac
- 100,000 ft² = 100,000 / 43560 = 2.2957 ac
When to Convert Square Feet to Acres
This conversion is useful for measuring land area, especially in countries that use imperial units.
Real Estate
Property sizes are often advertised in acres in countries like the United States, making this conversion essential for international buyers or sellers.
Agriculture
Farm sizes and agricultural plots are commonly measured in acres.
Common Square Feet to Acres Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Square Feet (ft²) | Acres (ac) | Square Feet (ft²) | Acres (ac) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.02295 | 50,000 | 1.1475 |
| 5,000 | 0.11475 | 100,000 | 2.295 |
| 10,000 | 0.2295 | 200,000 | 4.59 |
| 20,000 | 0.459 | 43,560 | 1 |
| 43,560 | 1 | 500,000 | 11.475 |
| 100,000 | 2.295 | 1,000,000 | 22.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many acres are in a square foot?
There are approximately 0.0000229568 acres in a square foot.
How do I convert acres to square feet?
To convert from acres to square feet, you multiply the area in acres by 43560. For example, 1 ac is equal to 1 * 43560 = 43560 ft².