Convert acres to hectares
Accurate tool to convert between ac and ha
Area
Acres
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.
Hectares
The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.
Formula
To convert from acres to ha, divide the area by 2.47105.
acres (ac)
Description
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.
History
Originally defined as the amount of land a yoke of oxen could plow in one day.
Symbol Origin
From Old English 'æcer', meaning open field.
Usage Context
Used for real estate and large plots of land in the US.
Main Usage
Did you know?
An acre is 43,560 square feet. It can be any shape, not just a square.
ha (ha)
Description
The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.
History
Introduced in 1795 as part of the metric system.
Symbol Origin
From 'hecto' (hundred) and 'are'.
Usage Context
Commonly used for measuring land, agriculture, and forestry.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A hectare is roughly equivalent to standard international rugby field.
Quick Conversion Table
| acres (ac) | ha (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.404686 |
| 2 | 0.809372 |
| 5 | 2.02343 |
| 10 | 4.04686 |
| 25 | 10.1172 |
| 50 | 20.2343 |
| 100 | 40.4686 |
| 500 | 202.343 |
| 1000 | 404.686 |
| 2500 | 1011.72 |
| 5000 | 2023.43 |
| 10000 | 4046.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert acres to ha?
To convert from acres to ha, divide the area by 2.47105.
How many ha in 1 acres?
1 acres is equal to 0.404686 ha.
What is a acres?
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.
What is a ha?
The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.