What is the m² to Acres Converter?

This tool converts square meters to acres, bridging the gap between metric land measurements and the traditional acre system used in the United States and United Kingdom.

Who Uses This Conversion?

Square meters to acres conversion is essential for:

International land sellers — presenting metric plots in terms US/UK buyers understand
Development companies — calculating project sizes for different markets
Agricultural exporters — comparing farm sizes across borders
Urban planners — working with international development standards

The Conversion Factor

1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters

This means 10,000 m² (one hectare) equals approximately 2.47 acres. A standard US residential lot of 0.25 acres equals about 1,012 m².

Understanding Scale

An acre is roughly the size of a football field (without end zones). When converting large metric plots:

1,000 m² = 0.25 acres (quarter-acre lot)
4,047 m² = 1 acre
10,000 m² = 2.47 acres (1 hectare)

How to Use

Enter the land area in square meters
View the acre equivalent instantly
Copy the result for your documents or listings

Common Land Conversions

Reference sizes for land and development:

500 m² plot = 0.12 acres — small residential lot
2,000 m² plot = 0.49 acres — half-acre property
10,000 m² (1 ha) = 2.47 acres — small farm or estate
100,000 m² (10 ha) = 24.7 acres — medium agricultural land

For Property Listings

When listing land for US or UK buyers, presenting both measurements builds trust and saves buyers from doing their own conversions. Example: "Beautiful 5,000 m² (1.24 acres) hillside property."

Swap Direction

Need to convert from acres to square meters? Click the swap button (↔) to reverse the calculation.

Converter Features

Instant Real-Time Conversion

See acre equivalents as you type square meter values. No waiting—ideal for quickly evaluating multiple land parcels.

Bidirectional Conversion

Switch between m² and acres instantly. The swap button lets you work in whichever direction your data requires.

One-Click Copy

Copy converted acreage directly for property listings, legal documents, or marketing materials targeting US/UK buyers.

Land Size Reference

Common land measurements in both units:

1,000 m² (0.25 ac) - Quarter-acre residential lot
4,047 m² (1 ac) - One full acre
10,000 m² (2.47 ac) - One hectare
40,469 m² (10 ac) - Small farm

Mobile-Optimized Design

Access conversions on-site when surveying land or meeting with international buyers. Works perfectly on smartphones and tablets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square meters are in one acre?

4,046.86 m² = 1 acre. This is the precise conversion factor used internationally for land measurement.

What's the origin of the acre measurement?

The acre originated in medieval England as the amount of land a yoke of oxen could plow in one day. It became standardized as 43,560 square feet (4,047 m²) and remains the primary land unit in the US and UK.

Should I list land in both m² and acres?

For international sales, yes. Listing both measurements (e.g., "5,000 m² / 1.24 acres") makes your property accessible to both metric and imperial-system buyers.

How does an acre compare to a hectare?

One hectare (10,000 m²) equals approximately 2.47 acres. Alternatively, one acre equals about 0.4 hectares. Hectares are standard in most metric countries.

What's a typical lot size in acres?

US suburban lots typically range from 0.1 to 0.5 acres (405-2,023 m²). Rural properties and farms start around 1 acre and can exceed hundreds or thousands of acres.

Is the acre the same worldwide?

The international acre (4,046.86 m²) is standard. Historical variations existed (Scottish acre, Irish acre), but modern transactions use the standard international definition.

Square Meters to Acres