Acre Calculation Tool
Use this calculator to determine the area of a rectangular plot of land in square feet and acres.
Feet
Meters
Yards
Calculation Results:
" + "Area in Square Feet: " + areaSqFeet.toFixed(2) + " sq ft" + "Area in Acres: " + acres.toFixed(4) + " acres"; }Understanding Acre Calculation
An acre is a unit of land area commonly used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems. It is traditionally defined as the area of one chain by one furlong (66 by 660 feet), which is exactly 43,560 square feet. While the term 'acre' might evoke images of vast fields, understanding its precise measurement is crucial for various applications, from real estate transactions to agricultural planning.
Why Calculate Acres?
- Real Estate: When buying or selling land, knowing the exact acreage is fundamental for valuation and legal documentation.
- Farming and Agriculture: Farmers need to calculate acres to determine seed requirements, fertilizer application rates, and crop yields.
- Land Management: For zoning, development, or conservation efforts, accurate land area measurements are essential.
- Construction and Development: Planning for new buildings, roads, or infrastructure requires precise land area calculations.
How to Calculate Acres
The most straightforward way to calculate acres for a rectangular or square plot of land is to first determine its area in square feet and then convert that value to acres. The key conversion factor to remember is:
1 Acre = 43,560 Square Feet
Steps for Calculation:
- Measure Length and Width: Accurately measure the length and width of your land plot. Ensure both measurements are in the same unit (e.g., feet, meters, or yards).
- Convert to Feet (if necessary): If your measurements are in meters or yards, convert them to feet:
- 1 Meter = 3.28084 Feet
- 1 Yard = 3 Feet
- Calculate Area in Square Feet: Multiply the length in feet by the width in feet to get the total area in square feet.
Area (sq ft) = Length (ft) × Width (ft) - Convert to Acres: Divide the total area in square feet by 43,560 to get the area in acres.
Acres = Area (sq ft) / 43,560
Using the Acre Calculation Tool
Our Acre Calculation Tool simplifies this process for you. Follow these steps:
- Enter Plot Length: Input the length of your land plot into the "Plot Length" field.
- Enter Plot Width: Input the width of your land plot into the "Plot Width" field.
- Select Unit: Choose the unit of measurement (Feet, Meters, or Yards) that corresponds to your length and width inputs.
- Click "Calculate Acres": The tool will instantly display the area in both square feet and acres.
Examples of Acre Calculation
Let's look at a few practical examples:
Example 1: Rectangular Plot in Feet
You have a plot of land that is 150 feet long and 290.4 feet wide.
- Area in Square Feet = 150 ft × 290.4 ft = 43,560 sq ft
- Area in Acres = 43,560 sq ft / 43,560 = 1 Acre
Example 2: Plot Measured in Meters
A piece of land measures 50 meters long and 30 meters wide.
- Convert Length to Feet: 50 m × 3.28084 ft/m = 164.042 ft
- Convert Width to Feet: 30 m × 3.28084 ft/m = 98.4252 ft
- Area in Square Feet = 164.042 ft × 98.4252 ft = 16,145.86 sq ft (approximately)
- Area in Acres = 16,145.86 sq ft / 43,560 = 0.3707 Acres (approximately)
Example 3: Plot Measured in Yards
You are surveying a field that is 100 yards long and 50 yards wide.
- Convert Length to Feet: 100 yds × 3 ft/yd = 300 ft
- Convert Width to Feet: 50 yds × 3 ft/yd = 150 ft
- Area in Square Feet = 300 ft × 150 ft = 45,000 sq ft
- Area in Acres = 45,000 sq ft / 43,560 = 1.0331 Acres (approximately)
By using this calculator, you can quickly and accurately determine the acreage of your land, making planning and decision-making much easier.