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The conversion between square meters and acres is commonly needed in real estate, agriculture, and land measurement. One acre equals 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: The formula first converts square meters to square feet, then converts square feet to acres.
Details: Accurate area conversion is essential for land transactions, agricultural planning, construction projects, and comparing property sizes internationally.
Tips: Enter the area in square meters (must be a positive number). The result will show the equivalent area in acres rounded to 4 decimal places.
Q1: How many square meters are in one acre?
A: Approximately 4,047 square meters make one acre.
Q2: Why convert through square feet instead of directly?
A: The acre is defined in square feet, so this two-step conversion maintains precision based on standard definitions.
Q3: When is this conversion most commonly used?
A: Frequently used when dealing with international property listings or comparing land sizes between metric and imperial systems.
Q4: How precise is this conversion?
A: The conversion factor is precise to 4 decimal places (10.7639), adequate for most practical applications.
Q5: What's the difference between acres and hectares?
A: One hectare equals 10,000 square meters (about 2.47 acres). Hectares are more commonly used in metric countries.