Convert square meters to acres
Accurate tool to convert between m² and ac
Area
Square meters
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
Acres
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.
Formula
To convert from square meters to acres, divide the area by 4046.86.
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.
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
| square meters (m2) | acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000247105 |
| 2 | 0.00049421 |
| 5 | 0.00123553 |
| 10 | 0.00247105 |
| 25 | 0.00617763 |
| 50 | 0.0123553 |
| 100 | 0.0247105 |
| 500 | 0.123553 |
| 1000 | 0.247105 |
| 2500 | 0.617763 |
| 5000 | 1.23553 |
| 10000 | 2.47105 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert square meters to acres?
To convert from square meters to acres, divide the area by 4046.86.
How many acres in 1 square meters?
1 square meters is equal to 0.000247105 acres.
What is a square meters?
The square meter is the SI derived unit of area.
What is a acres?
The acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems.