Convert hectares to acres
Type the number of hectares that you wish to convert to acres.
How to Convert Hectares to Acres
The hectare and acre are both units of area. 1 hectare equals 2.4710538147 acres. This means to convert hectares to acres, you multiply by 2.4710538147.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ha to acres:
We need to convert hectares to acres
Since 1 ha = 2.4710538147 acre, multiply by 2.4710538147
5 × 2.4710538147 = 12.355269073
5 ha = 12.355269073 acre
Hectare to Acre Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common hectare to acre conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Hectares (ha) | Acres (acre) |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 2.4710538147 acre |
| 2 ha | 4.9421076293 acre |
| 5 ha | 12.355269073 acre |
| 10 ha | 24.710538147 acre |
| 15 ha | 37.06580722 acre |
| 20 ha | 49.421076293 acre |
| 25 ha | 61.776345367 acre |
| 50 ha | 123.55269073 acre |
| 100 ha | 247.10538147 acre |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hectares to acres?
To convert hectares to acres, multiply the value by 2.4710538147. For example, 10 ha = 24.710538147 acre.
How many acres are in 1 hectare?
1 hectare equals 2.4710538147 acres.
What is the formula for hectares to acres?
The formula is: acre = ha × 2.4710538147.