How to convert square feet to acres?

The formula to convert square feet to acres is:

1 acre = 43,560 square feet

So, to convert square feet to acres, you divide the number of square feet by 43,560.

Here are 3 examples:

• 10,000 square feet to acres: 10,000 ÷ 43,560 = approximately 0.23 acres
• 20,000 square feet to acres: 20,000 ÷ 43,560 = approximately 0.46 acres
• 50,000 square feet to acres: 50,000 ÷ 43,560 = approximately 1.15 acres

What is a Square Foot?

A square foot (sq ft) is a unit of area, primarily used in the United States and a few other countries. It is defined as the area of a square with sides of one foot in length.

The current use of square feet is widespread in real estate, construction, and architecture to measure the area of buildings, rooms, and land.

The origin of the square foot as a unit of area dates back to ancient times, with the first recorded use in ancient Babylon around 1800 BC. The modern definition was established in the 19th century.

What is an Acre?

An acre is a unit of area, primarily used in the United States and a few other countries. It is defined as an area of 43,560 square feet, or approximately 0.4047 hectares.

The current use of acres is widespread in agriculture, real estate, and land measurement to quantify the size of plots, farms, and estates.

The origin of the acre as a unit of area dates back to medieval England, where it was used to measure the area of land that could be ploughed by a team of oxen in a day. The modern definition was established in the 16th century.

Conversions and calculations

10,000 square feet to acres

10,000 ÷ 43,560 = approximately 0.23 acres

How many square feet are in an acre?

1 acre = 43,560 square feet

How big is 1/2 an acre in sq. ft?
1/2 acre × 43,560 = 21,780 square feet

How to convert acres to square feet?
Multiply the number of acres by 43,560.
For example, 2 acres × 43,560 = 87,120 square feet

What are the dimensions of one acre?

Since an acre is a square with sides of approximately 208.71 feet (√43,560), the dimensions of one acre would be approximately 208.71 feet × 208.71 feet.

1 Acre Converted to Other Units of Area

• 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
• 1 acre = 0.4047 hectares
• 1 acre = 4047 square meters
• 1 acre = 0.0015625 square miles
• 1 acre = 4840 square yards

Note that these conversions are approximate, as the exact values may vary slightly depending on the specific definition and rounding used.

Acres to Square feet Conversion table.

Related: Feet to meters.