Hectares (ha) to Acres (ac) Conversion
Hectares
The hectare is a unit of area equal to exactly 10,000 square metres (100 m × 100 m), the standard unit for measuring agricultural land, forest area, and nature reserves internationally. The word derives from the Greek hekaton (hundred) and the French are (100 m²). One hectare is approximately 2.471 acres, and global food production statistics and deforestation rates are almost universally expressed in hectares.
Acres
The acre is a unit of area equal to exactly 4,046.8564224 square metres, the standard unit for land measurement in the United States and United Kingdom. Its origin lies in medieval English agriculture: an acre was the amount of land a yoke of oxen could plough in a single day, standardised as a furlong (220 yards) long and a chain (22 yards) wide — exactly 43,560 square feet. One square mile contains exactly 640 acres.
| Hectares (ha) | Acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ha | 0.2471 ac |
| 1 ha | 2.4711 ac |
| 2 ha | 4.9421 ac |
| 3 ha | 7.4132 ac |
| 5 ha | 12.3553 ac |
| 10 ha | 24.7105 ac |
| 20 ha | 49.4211 ac |
| 30 ha | 74.1316 ac |
| 50 ha | 123.5527 ac |
| 100 ha | 247.1054 ac |
| 1000 ha | 2,471.0538 ac |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many acres are in 1 hectares?
1 hectares (ha) is exactly 2.4711 acres (ac).
How do I convert hectares to acres?
Multiply the value in hectares by 2.4711 to get the result in acres. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.