Convert acre to hectare

Please provide values below to convert acre [ac] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to acre.

1 ac = 0.40468564224 ha. To convert acre to hectare, multiply the value by 0.40468564224; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ha = 2.47105381467 ac). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.

Quick Reference

  • 1 ac = 0.40468564224 ha
  • 1 ha = 2.47105381467 ac
  • 10 ac = 4.0468564224 ha
  • 100 ac = 40.468564224 ha



How to Convert Acre to Hectare

1 ac = 0.40468564224 ha

Example: convert 15 ac to ha:
15 ac = 15 × 0.40468564224 ha = 6.0702846336 ha


Acre to Hectare Conversion Table

acre hectare
1 ac 0.40468564224 ha
2 ac 0.80937128448 ha
3 ac 1.21405692672 ha
5 ac 2.0234282112 ha
10 ac 4.0468564224 ha
20 ac 8.0937128448 ha
50 ac 20.234282112 ha
100 ac 40.468564224 ha
500 ac 202.34282112 ha
1000 ac 404.68564224 ha

Acre

An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.

History/Origin

The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the 19th century and has since been used primarily for measuring land, especially in agriculture.

Current Use

Today, the acre is primarily used in real estate, agriculture, and land planning in the United States, the UK, and other countries that use imperial or customary units.


Hectare

A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.

History/Origin

The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.

Current Use

Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 acre in hectare?

1 acre (ac) = 0.40468564224 hectare (ha).

How do you convert acre to hectare?

Multiply the acre value by 0.40468564224. For example, 25 ac × 0.40468564224 = 10.117141056 ha.

What is 10 acre in hectare?

10 ac = 4.0468564224 ha.

Which unit is larger, the acre or the hectare?

The hectare is the larger unit: 1 ac equals only 0.40468564224 ha.