Convert Square Feet to Acres
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Converting Square Feet to Acres
Converting square feet to acres is common in real estate, land development, and property assessment in countries using imperial or US customary units, particularly for larger parcels of land.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between square feet and acres is: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. To convert an area in square feet to acres, divide the square foot value by 43,560.
Common Conversion Values
| Square Feet | Acres |
|---|---|
| 1000 | 0.02295 |
| 10000 | 0.2295 |
| 43560 | 1 |
| 100000 | 2.295 |
| 1000000 | 22.95 |
Unit Definitions
Square Feet
The square foot (symbol: ft²) is an imperial and US customary unit of area, equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot. It is commonly used in real estate, construction, and architecture in the United States and some other countries.
Acres
The acre is an imperial and US customary unit of land area, equal to 43,560 square feet or about 4,047 square meters. It originated as the amount of land that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen.
Historical Context
Both units have ancient origins in English measurement systems. The relationship between them was standardized in the 16th century, with the acre being defined as an area 1 chain by 10 chains, equivalent to 43,560 square feet.