🌾 Acreage Calculator
Quickly convert the dimensions of a land parcel into acres and other popular area units.
Enter the length and width of the plot using the same unit. The calculator instantly reports acreage, square footage, and metric equivalents.
Enter positive numbers for both length and width to calculate acreage.
How to Use This Calculator
Measure the plot
Capture the length and width of the land parcel using a tape measure, survey, or GIS tool.
Choose the measurement unit
Select whether your measurements are in feet, yards, or meters so the calculator uses the right conversion factor.
Review the acreage results
Instantly see the total acreage alongside square feet, square yards, hectares, and square meters.
Formula
Area = Length × Width
Acreage (ac)
Acres = Square Feet ÷ 43,560
Acres = Square Meters ÷ 4,046.8564224
Metric Equivalents
Hectares = Square Meters ÷ 10,000
Square Yards = Square Feet ÷ 9
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
The acreage calculator converts simple plot dimensions into widely used land area units. By entering both length and width, the tool multiplies the dimensions, applies the correct conversion factors, and displays the result as acres, square feet, square yards, hectares, and square meters.
Land buyers use acreage calculations to compare listings, plan construction, or estimate crop coverage. Surveyors and architects rely on the conversion to ensure zoning, irrigation, and drainage plans stay within an allotted footprint. When paired with soil reports or yield estimates, acreage figures also help farmers map fertilizer or seed budgets.
Whether you're reviewing a property deed, preparing a real-estate listing, or double-checking GIS data, this calculator gives you reliable area figures in both imperial and metric systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix units for length and width?
For accurate results, measure both the length and width using the same unit, then select that unit from the dropdown. Mixing units would require converting one measurement before entering it.
How many square feet are in an acre?
One acre equals 43,560 square feet. The calculator uses this exact constant for the conversion.
Does the tool support irregular shapes?
For irregular plots, split the property into rectangles, calculate each area separately, and add the acreage totals together.
Is acreage the same as hectares?
No. An acre is an imperial unit common in the United States, while a hectare belongs to the metric system. One hectare equals 2.47105 acres.