Acres to hectares converter

How to convert acres and hectares

One acre is exactly 4,046.8564224 square meters, which is 43,560 square feet or about 0.405 hectares. A hectare is 10,000 square meters, or about 2.47 acres.

Horse examples

Land listings, extension bulletins and zoning rules in the United States use acres, while research papers and property records in many other countries use hectares. A paddock might be measured in square feet and a farm in acres, so it helps to convert between them. A typical single acre is a square roughly 209 feet on a side.

From acres to horses

How many horses a pasture can carry depends on rainfall, soil, grass species and management more than on the size alone. The acres per horse calculator gives a planning estimate, and the pasture and turnout finder helps you choose a grazing approach.

Where these numbers come from

Standard conversion factors based on international definitions (the international foot, avoirdupois pound and U.S. gallon). Horse figures are typical ranges from veterinary and extension guidance, and they vary by horse. See how we calculate and the disclaimer.