Area Converter
Convert an area between metric and imperial/land units — square meters, hectares, square kilometers, acres, square feet, square yards, square miles, and more.
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Enter an amount and choose a from/to unit to convert between area units like square meters, hectares, acres, and square feet.
Your result
43,560
Converted value
AI explanation
Formula
Converted value = amount × (from-unit-to-sqm factor) ÷ (to-unit-to-sqm factor)Worked example
1 acre to square feet
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | 1 |
| From unit | acre |
| To unit | sqft |
| Converted value | 43560 |
Assumptions
- Land-area units (acre, hectare) are exact international definitions, not the informal regional land units (like bigha or guntha) sometimes used in India.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in an acre?
Exactly 43,560 square feet — this is the standard definition of an acre.
How is a hectare different from an acre?
A hectare is a metric land unit equal to 10,000 square meters, while an acre is an imperial unit — 1 hectare ≈ 2.471 acres.
Does this support Indian land units like bigha or guntha?
No — those units vary by state and region in India with no single standard definition, so this calculator sticks to internationally standardized units.