Hectares ↔ Acres Converter
Convert between hectares and acres instantly
📚 Hectares ↔ Acres Conversion Details
Hectares to Acres Formula
To convert hectares to acres, multiply the hectares by 2.47105.
Acres to Hectares Formula
To convert acres to hectares, divide the acres by 2.47105.
Bidirectional Conversion
This converter works both ways simultaneously:
- Type in hectares → acres updates automatically
- Type in acres → hectares updates automatically
- No buttons to click - works as you type
Common Uses
- Land measurement
- Real estate transactions
- Agricultural planning
- Forestry management
📏 How This Converter Works
This is a bidirectional converter that works in real-time:
- Hectares → Acres: When you type in the hectares field, the acres field automatically updates
- Acres → Hectares: When you type in the acres field, the hectares field automatically updates
- No swapping needed: Both conversions happen simultaneously
- Real-time: Updates happen as you type, no button clicks required
acres = hectares × 2.47105
hectares = acres ÷ 2.47105
// Example 1: Type "5" in hectares
acres = 5 × 2.47105 = 12.3553
// Example 2: Type "10" in acres
hectares = 10 ÷ 2.47105 = 4.04686
📊 Conversion Table
| Hectares | Acres | Square Meters |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 ha | 1.24 ac | 5,000 m² |
| 1 ha | 2.47 ac | 10,000 m² |
| 2 ha | 4.94 ac | 20,000 m² |
| 5 ha | 12.36 ac | 50,000 m² |
| 10 ha | 24.71 ac | 100,000 m² |
| 50 ha | 123.55 ac | 500,000 m² |
📐 Understanding Hectares and Acres
What is a Hectare?
A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters. It's commonly used in land measurement worldwide, especially in agriculture and forestry.
What is an Acre?
An acre is an imperial unit of area traditionally used in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. One acre equals 43,560 square feet or about 4,047 square meters.
Key Conversion Factor
1 hectare = 2.47105 acres (exact conversion factor is 2.47105381467)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: There are approximately 2.47105 acres in one hectare.
A: A hectare is larger than an acre. One hectare equals about 2.47 acres.
A: Hectares are used in most countries worldwide (metric system). Acres are primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and some Commonwealth countries.
A: This converter provides calculations with 5 decimal places for precise measurements.