Convert acre to section
Please provide values below to convert acre [ac] to section [sect], or Convert section to acre.
1 ac = 0.0015625 sect. To convert acre to section, multiply the value by 0.0015625; to go the other way, divide by it (1 sect = 640 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 = 0.0015625 sect
- 1 sect = 640 ac
- 10 ac = 0.015625 sect
- 100 ac = 0.15625 sect
How to Convert Acre to Section
1 ac = 0.0015625 sect
Example: convert 15 ac to sect:
15 ac = 15 × 0.0015625 sect = 0.0234375 sect
Acre to Section Conversion Table
| acre | section |
|---|---|
| 1 ac | 0.0015625 sect |
| 2 ac | 0.003125 sect |
| 3 ac | 0.0046875 sect |
| 5 ac | 0.0078125 sect |
| 10 ac | 0.015625 sect |
| 20 ac | 0.03125 sect |
| 50 ac | 0.078125 sect |
| 100 ac | 0.15625 sect |
| 500 ac | 0.78125 sect |
| 1000 ac | 1.5625 sect |
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.
Section
A section is a unit of area measurement used to quantify a specific portion of a larger area, typically in land or land-related contexts.
History/Origin
The term 'section' originated from land surveying practices, particularly in the United States Public Land Survey System, where it refers to a square mile area (640 acres). It has been used historically to subdivide land for legal and administrative purposes.
Current Use
Today, 'section' is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and legal contexts to describe specific parcels of land, especially in regions that follow the Public Land Survey System or similar subdivision methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 acre in section?
1 acre (ac) = 0.0015625 section (sect).
How do you convert acre to section?
Multiply the acre value by 0.0015625. For example, 25 ac × 0.0015625 = 0.0390625 sect.
What is 10 acre in section?
10 ac = 0.015625 sect.
Which unit is larger, the acre or the section?
The section is the larger unit: 1 ac equals only 0.0015625 sect.