Acre – A Traditional Measure of Land
The acre is a traditional unit of area, widely used in agriculture and real estate. One acre is defined as 43,560 square feet and has long been used to measure plots of land.
History & Background:Originating in medieval England as the amount of land that could be plowed in a day by a yoke of oxen, the acre remains a familiar measurement in many parts of the world.
Applications:Acres are primarily used in agricultural contexts, rural property assessments, and land sales.
Conversion Table
| Unit | Conversion Factor | Equivalent of 1 Acre |
|---|---|---|
| Acre | 1 Acre = 1 Acre | 1 |
| Square Foot (ft²) | 1 Acre = 43,560 ft² | 43,560 |
| Square Meter (m²) | 1 Acre ≈ 4046.86 m² | 4046.86 |
| Hectare | 1 Acre ≈ 0.4047 hectares | 0.4047 |
| Square Kilometer (km²) | 1 Acre ≈ 0.004047 km² | 0.004047 |
| Square Yard (yd²) | 1 Acre ≈ 4840 yd² | 4840 |
| Square Inch (in²) | 1 Acre ≈ 6.272e+5 in² | 627,264 |
With these comprehensive conversion factors, the acre’s scale becomes clearer—an essential tool for those working in agriculture and rural development.