1 hectare = 2.4711 acres (more exactly 2.47105). To convert hectares to acres, multiply the number of hectares by 2.47105. Use the converter below for any value, or see the conversion table.
1 Hectare = 2.4711 Acre
Hectare to acre formula
Acres = hectares × 2.47105
For example, 5 hectares × 2.47105 = 12.355 acres. To go the other way, hectares = acres × 0.404686, so 10 acres = 4.0469 hectares.
Hectare to acre conversion table
| Hectares | Acres |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2471 |
| 0.25 | 0.6178 |
| 0.5 | 1.2355 |
| 1 | 2.4711 |
| 2 | 4.9421 |
| 3 | 7.4132 |
| 4 | 9.8842 |
| 5 | 12.3553 |
| 10 | 24.7105 |
| 15 | 37.0658 |
| 20 | 49.4211 |
| 25 | 61.7763 |
| 50 | 123.5527 |
| 100 | 247.1054 |
What is a hectare?
A hectare is a metric unit of land area equal to 10,000 square metres, about the size of a square 100 metres on each side. It equals 1,07,639 square feet. Government land records, agricultural surveys and many state revenue departments in India record farm land in hectares.
What is an acre?
An acre is an imperial unit equal to 43,560 square feet, or about 4,046.86 square metres. In India, acres are widely used for farm land, plotted townships and large project sites.
Hectare to other units
- 1 hectare = 10,000 square metres
- 1 hectare = 1,07,639 square feet
- 1 hectare = 11,959.9 square yards (gaj)
- 1 hectare = 247.1 cents
- 1 hectare = about 3.99 bigha in Uttar Pradesh (27,000 sq ft a bigha)
Frequently asked questions
How many acres are in 1 hectare?
1 hectare is 2.4711 acres.
How do I convert hectare to acre?
Multiply the hectares by 2.47105. For example, 2 hectares = 4.942 acres.
How many hectares are in 1 acre?
1 acre is 0.4047 hectares.
Which is bigger, a hectare or an acre?
A hectare is bigger. One hectare is about two and a half acres.
How many square feet are in 1 hectare?
1 hectare is 1,07,639 square feet.
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Conversions use standard values: 1 square metre = 10.7639 sq ft, 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft, 1 hectare = 10,000 sq m. Local units such as bigha, katha and biswa vary by state and sometimes by district, so confirm the local value with the land record or the sub-registrar before you buy or sell land.
