Acre and Hectare are two of the most commonly used land area measurement units worldwide. An acre is used primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries that follow the imperial system. A hectare is used in most countries that follow the metric system, including India, Europe, Australia, and many others.
Acres: USA, UK, Canada, India (partially), Myanmar, Liberia
Hectares: India (official), Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, China, Japan, most of the world
Both: Many countries use both for different purposes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many hectares is 1 acre? ▼
1 acre is equal to 0.404686 hectares. This is the standard conversion used worldwide.
How many acres is 1 hectare? ▼
1 hectare is equal to 2.47105 acres. This is the inverse of the acre to hectare conversion.
What is the difference between an acre and a hectare? ▼
An acre is 43,560 square feet (4,047 square meters). A hectare is 10,000 square meters (about 107,639 square feet). A hectare is about 2.47 times larger than an acre.
Which is larger: an acre or a hectare? ▼
A hectare is larger. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres. So a hectare is about 2.5 times the size of an acre.