Convert hectares to acres
Accurate tool to convert between ha and ac
Area
Hectares
The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.
Acres
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.
Formula
To convert from ha to acres, multiply the area by 2.47105.
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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table
| ha (ha) | acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.47105 |
| 2 | 4.9421 |
| 5 | 12.3553 |
| 10 | 24.7105 |
| 25 | 61.7763 |
| 50 | 123.553 |
| 100 | 247.105 |
| 500 | 1235.53 |
| 1000 | 2471.05 |
| 2500 | 6177.63 |
| 5000 | 12355.3 |
| 10000 | 24710.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert ha to acres?
To convert from ha to acres, multiply the area by 2.47105.
How many acres in 1 ha?
1 ha is equal to 2.47105 acres.
What is a ha?
The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.
What is a acres?
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.