Acreage Calculator
Enter land dimensions to calculate area in acres.
This Acreage Calculator will let users input length and width of land (in feet, meters, or yards) and instantly calculate the area in acres, with a clear step‑by‑step breakdown.
Conversion Reference
- 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
- 1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters
- 1 acre = 4,840 square yards
Acreage Calculator
An acreage calculator is a helpful tool used to measure land area quickly and accurately. Whether you’re a farmer, real estate agent, landowner, or property buyer, this calculator allows you to convert measurements into acres without complicated math.
By entering dimensions such as length and width—or using mapped area values—the calculator instantly provides the total acreage. This makes land planning, pricing, and development decisions much easier.
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What is an Acre?
An acre is a standard unit of land measurement commonly used in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and many parts of Africa. It is equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
The acre originated in farming and traditionally represented the amount of land a pair of oxen could plow in a day. Today, it remains widely used for measuring fields, plots, and large properties.
How Big is an Acre?
An acre may sound abstract, but it represents a sizable piece of land. For comparison:
- About the size of a football field (without the end zones)
- Roughly 70% of a soccer field
- Can fit approximately 16 tennis courts
These comparisons help visualize how large an acre truly is in real-world terms.
Size of One Acre
The most common shape of an acre is a rectangle measuring:
- 66 feet × 660 feet
However, an acre does not have to be any specific shape. As long as the total area equals 43,560 square feet, it is one acre. It could be square, circular, triangular, or irregular in shape.
How to Calculate Acres
You can calculate acres using a simple formula:
\text{Acres} = \frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Width}}{43,560}
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Example:
If a piece of land is 200 feet long and 150 feet wide:
\text{Area} = 200 \times 150 = 30,000 \text{ square feet}
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\text{Acres} = \frac{30,000}{43,560} \approx 0.69 \text{ acres}
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An online acreage calculator makes this even easier by automatically handling the calculations for you.
How to Calculate the Perimeter of an Acre
The perimeter depends on the shape of the land. For a rectangular acre (66 ft × 660 ft):
\text{Perimeter} = 2 \times (66 + 660) = 1,452 \text{ feet}
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If the acre is a square shape:
- Each side ≈ 208.71 feet
- Perimeter ≈ 834.84 feet
For irregular plots, measure each side and add them together to find the total perimeter.