Convert acres to hectares
Enter the number of acres that you want to convert to hectares.
How to Convert Acres to Hectares
The acre and hectare are both units of area. 1 hectare equals 2.4710538147 acres. This means to convert acres to hectares, you divide by 2.4710538147.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 acre to hectares:
We need to convert acres to hectares
Since 1 ha = 2.4710538147 acre, divide by 2.4710538147
5 ÷ 2.4710538147 = 2.0234282112
5 acre = 2.0234282112 ha
Acre to Hectare Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common acre to hectare conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Acres (acre) | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 acre | 0.4046856422 ha |
| 2 acre | 0.8093712845 ha |
| 5 acre | 2.0234282112 ha |
| 10 acre | 4.0468564224 ha |
| 15 acre | 6.0702846336 ha |
| 20 acre | 8.0937128448 ha |
| 25 acre | 10.117141056 ha |
| 50 acre | 20.234282112 ha |
| 100 acre | 40.468564224 ha |
About These Units
Acre (acre)
An acre equals 43,560 square feet, 4,047 square meters, or approximately 0.405 hectares. Acres are the standard land measurement in the US and UK for farms, lots, and real estate. An American football field (without end zones) is about 1.1 acres. One square mile contains 640 acres.
Hectare (ha)
A hectare (ha) equals 10,000 square meters, 2.471 acres, or about 107,639 square feet. Hectares are the standard unit for measuring agricultural land, forests, parks, and real estate in most countries. One hectare is roughly the size of a rugby field or 1.4 soccer fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert acres to hectares?
To convert acres to hectares, divide the value by 2.4710538147. For example, 10 acre = 4.0468564224 ha.
How many hectares are in 1 acre?
1 acre equals 0.4046856422 hectares.
What is the formula for acres to hectares?
The formula is: ha = acre ÷ 2.4710538147.