Convert acres to square meters
Accurate tool to convert between ac and m²
Area
Acres
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.
Square meters
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
Formula
To convert from acres to square meters, multiply the area by 4046.86.
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.
square meters (m2)
Description
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
History
Defined along with the meter in 1795. It is the area of a square with sides of one meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'meter' squared.
Usage Context
Used for real estate (outside the US/UK) and scientific measurements.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A standard parking space is about 12-15 square meters.
Quick Conversion Table
| acres (ac) | square meters (m2) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4046.86 |
| 2 | 8093.72 |
| 5 | 20234.3 |
| 10 | 40468.6 |
| 25 | 101172 |
| 50 | 202343 |
| 100 | 404686 |
| 500 | 2,023,430 |
| 1000 | 4,046,860 |
| 2500 | 10,117,200 |
| 5000 | 20,234,300 |
| 10000 | 40,468,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert acres to square meters?
To convert from acres to square meters, multiply the area by 4046.86.
How many square meters in 1 acres?
1 acres is equal to 4046.86 square meters.
What is a acres?
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.
What is a square meters?
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.