What is the Hectares to Acres Converter?

This tool converts hectares to acres, the two most common large land area measurements used worldwide in agriculture and real estate.

The Hectare and Acre Relationship

The hectare is the metric standard for land measurement (1 ha = 10,000 m²), while the acre is the traditional unit in the US and UK. Understanding both is essential for:

International land transactions — sellers and buyers speaking different "measurement languages"
Agricultural trade — global commodity markets reference both units
Academic research — comparing agricultural productivity across regions
Investment analysis — evaluating farmland values internationally

The Conversion Factor

1 hectare = 2.471 acres

This means a hectare is roughly 2.5 times larger than an acre. A 100-hectare farm equals about 247 acres — a substantial agricultural operation in most countries.

Global Context

European farms are typically measured in hectares, with the average EU farm at about 17 hectares (42 acres). In contrast, US farms average 180 hectares (445 acres), reflecting different agricultural structures and histories.

How to Use

Enter hectares — type your value in the left field
See acres instantly — the result appears automatically
Copy for your needs — use in listings, reports, or communications

Common Hectare Conversions

Reference for typical farm and land sizes:

1 hectare = 2.47 acres — small hobby farm
10 hectares = 24.7 acres — family farm in Europe
50 hectares = 123.5 acres — medium commercial farm
100 hectares = 247 acres — large farming operation
1,000 hectares = 2,471 acres — industrial-scale agriculture

Agricultural Context

Crop yields are often reported per hectare in international statistics but per acre in US agriculture. For example, average wheat yield might be listed as 3.5 tonnes/hectare or 52 bushels/acre — this converter helps bridge that gap.

Reverse Conversion

Click the swap button (↔) to convert acres to hectares.

Converter Features

Instant Real-Time Conversion

Acre equivalents appear as you type hectares. Compare European farm sizes to US standards quickly.

Bidirectional Conversion

Switch between hectares and acres with one click. Work in the direction that matches your data source.

One-Click Copy

Copy converted acreage for international sales listings, agricultural reports, or investment presentations.

Farm Size Reference

Common agricultural land sizes:

1 ha (2.47 ac) - Small holding or vineyard plot
10 ha (24.7 ac) - Small family farm (EU average)
50 ha (123.5 ac) - Medium commercial farm
100 ha (247 ac) - Large farming operation

Mobile-Optimized Design

Convert farm sizes on your phone at agricultural fairs, land auctions, or during international negotiations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact conversion from hectares to acres?

1 hectare = 2.47105 acres. For quick calculations, 2.47 or even 2.5 provides sufficient accuracy for most purposes.

Why do Europeans use hectares instead of acres?

The hectare is part of the metric system (1 ha = 10,000 m²), which most countries adopted for standardization. It provides clean decimal relationships with other metric units.

How big is a hectare compared to common references?

One hectare is about 2.5 American football fields, or roughly the size of a city block in many European cities. It's also 100m × 100m—easy to visualize as a square.

What's the average farm size in hectares vs acres?

EU farms average about 17 hectares (42 acres), while US farms average 180 hectares (445 acres). This reflects different agricultural histories and policies.

How do I convert crop yields from per-hectare to per-acre?

Divide the per-hectare yield by 2.47. For example, 10 tonnes/ha ÷ 2.47 = 4.05 tonnes/acre.

Are hectares used in the UK?

Officially yes, but many UK farmers still think in acres due to tradition. Agricultural statistics use hectares, but everyday conversation often uses acres.

Hectares to Acres