Convert Hectares to Acres (ha → ac)
Use our free online hectare to acre converter. Perfect for converting agricultural land, property area, and real estate measurements between metric and imperial systems.
Conversion Formula
ac = ha ÷ 0.404686
To convert hectares to acres, divide the hectare value by 0.404686 (or multiply by 2.47105)
Example: To convert 10 hectares to acres: 10 ÷ 0.404686 = 24.71 acres
Hectares to Acres Conversion Table
| Hectares (ha) | Acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 2.471052 ac |
| 2 ha | 4.942103 ac |
| 5 ha | 12.355258 ac |
| 10 ha | 24.710516 ac |
| 20 ha | 49.421033 ac |
| 50 ha | 123.552582 ac |
| 100 ha | 247.105163 ac |
| 200 ha | 494.210326 ac |
| 500 ha | 1235.525815 ac |
| 1000 ha | 2471.05163 ac |
| 2000 ha | 4942.10326 ac |
| 5000 ha | 12355.258151 ac |
Quick reference: 1 ha = 2.471052 ac
Understanding the Units
What is a hectare?
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres. It is commonly used worldwide for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture, forestry, and land management. The hectare is the standard unit for land measurement in most countries.
What is an acre?
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and UK for measuring land. One acre is equal to 43,560 square feet or about 4,047 square meters. Historically, it was defined as the amount of land a yoke of oxen could plow in one day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many acres are in a hectare?
1 hectare equals 2.47105 acres (approximately 2.47 acres).
How do you convert hectares to acres?
Divide the number of hectares by 0.4047, or multiply by 2.471. For example, 10 ha × 2.471 = 24.71 acres.
What is 100 hectares in acres?
100 hectares equals 247.105 acres.
Which is bigger, an acre or a hectare?
A hectare is bigger. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres.