Converting Square Meters to Acres
Converting square meters to acres is essential when dealing with international land transactions. While India, the UK, and most European countries commonly use square meters and hectares, acres remain important for agricultural land and property in India, the US, and UK.
Common Examples
Small residential plot
One acre farmland
1 hectare ≈ 2.5 acres
2 hectares farmland
Conversion Table
| Square Meters | Acres | Hectares |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.247 | 0.1 |
| 2,500 | 0.618 | 0.25 |
| 4,047 | 1.000 | 0.405 |
| 5,000 | 1.236 | 0.5 |
| 10,000 | 2.471 | 1.0 |
| 20,000 | 4.942 | 2.0 |
FAQs
How many square meters in an acre?
1 acre equals 4,046.86 square meters, or approximately 4,047 sqm.
What is 1 hectare in acres?
1 hectare (10,000 sqm) equals 2.471 acres. This makes hectares slightly larger than 2 acres.
How to convert sqm to acres?
Divide square meters by 4,046.86. Formula: acres = sqm ÷ 4,046.86
Which is bigger: acre or hectare?
A hectare is bigger. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres, or 1 acre = 0.4047 hectares.
How is this used in India?
In India, both measurements are common. Government records often use hectares (especially for agricultural land), while private transactions frequently use acres. Understanding both is essential for Indian real estate.