Convert Hectare to Acre
Use this free converter to change hectares (ha) into acres (ac). Hectare and acre both measure area. As a quick reference, 1 ha equals 2.4710538 ac, and 1 ac equals 0.40468564 ha.
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Acre (ac)
2.4710538
1 ha = 2.4710538 ac
Area conversion table
| Hectare | Acre |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.024710538 |
| 0.1 | 0.24710538 |
| 0.5 | 1.2355269 |
| 1 | 2.4710538 |
| 2 | 4.9421076 |
| 3 | 7.4131614 |
| 5 | 12.355269 |
| 10 | 24.710538 |
| 20 | 49.421076 |
| 25 | 61.776345 |
| 50 | 123.55269 |
| 100 | 247.10538 |
| 1,000 | 2471.0538 |
How to convert Hectare to Acre
Multiply the hectare value by 2.4710538 to get acres.
- Enter the number of hectares you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in acres.
- Worked example: 15 ha × 2.4710538 = 37.065807 ac.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (acre to hectare).
About these units
Hectare (ha)
- Definition
- A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, or about 2.47 acres.
- History
- It was introduced with the metric system as a practical unit for land.
- Current use
- Hectares are the standard unit for farmland and land area in most of the world.
Acre (ac)
- Definition
- An acre (ac) is a unit of land area equal to 43,560 square feet, or about 4,047 square meters.
- History
- Originally the area a yoke of oxen could plough in a day, it was standardised in medieval England.
- Current use
- Acres measure farmland and real-estate plots in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many acres are in a hectare?
There are 2.4710538 ac in 1 ha. To convert, multiply the number of hectares by 2.4710538.
How do I convert hectares to acres?
Multiply the hectare value by 2.4710538 to get acres. For example, 10 ha = 24.710538 ac.
Is this hectare-to-acre converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Hectare to other area units
| Unit | 1 Hectare equals |
|---|---|
| Square Meter (m²) | 10000 m² |
| Square Kilometer (km²) | 0.01 km² |
| Square Centimeter (cm²) | 100000000 cm² |
| Square Mile (mi²) | 0.0038610216 mi² |
| Square Yard (yd²) | 11959.9 yd² |
| Square Foot (ft²) | 107639.1 ft² |
| Square Inch (in²) | 15500031 in² |
| Acre (ac) | 2.4710538 ac |