Convert Acres to Square Feet
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Converting Acres to Square Feet
Converting acres to square feet is important in land surveying, construction planning, and real estate development in regions using imperial or US customary units, particularly when detailed area calculations are needed.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between acres and square feet is: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. To convert an area in acres to square feet, multiply the acre value by 43,560.
Common Conversion Values
| Acres | Square Feet |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4356 |
| 0.25 | 10890 |
| 0.5 | 21780 |
| 1 | 43560 |
| 10 | 435600 |
Unit Definitions
Acres
The acre is an imperial and US customary unit of land area, equal to 43,560 square feet or about 4,047 square meters. It originated as the amount of land that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen.
Square Feet
The square foot (symbol: ft²) is an imperial and US customary unit of area, equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot. It is commonly used in real estate, construction, and architecture in the United States and some other countries.
Historical Context
Both units have ancient origins in English measurement systems. The relationship between them was standardized in the 16th century, with the acre being defined as an area 1 chain by 10 chains, equivalent to 43,560 square feet.