Convert Square Meters to Acres
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Converting Square Meters to Acres
Converting square meters to acres bridges the gap between the metric system and traditional land measurements, particularly useful in real estate, agriculture, and land development across different regions.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between square meters and acres is: 1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters. To convert an area in square meters to acres, divide the square meter value by 4,046.86.
Common Conversion Values
| Square Meters | Acres |
|---|---|
| 1000 | 0.247105 |
| 4046.86 | 1 |
| 10000 | 2.47105 |
| 40000 | 9.8842 |
| 100000 | 24.7105 |
Unit Definitions
Square Meters
The square meter (symbol: m²) is the SI derived unit of area, equal to the area of a square with sides of one meter. It is used worldwide in architecture, construction, and land measurement.
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
The meter was defined during the French Revolution as part of the metric system, while the acre has medieval origins. The relationship between them was standardized when the foot was defined in terms of the meter in 1959.