Square Foot to Acre Converter
Convert square feet to acres instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.
Acre
Conversion Formula
Acre = Square Foot × 2.2957e-5Where:
- ft² = Square Foot
- ac = Acre
About Square Foot
The square foot (ft²) is a unit of areain the imperial system of measurement.
About Acre
The acre (ac) is a unit of areain the imperial system of measurement.
How to Convert Square Foot to Acre
To convert from square feet to acres, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in square feetand get instant results in acres.
Quick Reference:
- 1 ft² = 0.000023 ac
- 1 ac = 43560.057264 ft²
Common Square Foot to Acre Conversions
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Conversion Reference Table
| Square Foot (ft²) | Acre (ac) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0.0001 |
| 4 | 0.0001 |
| 5 | 0.0001 |
| 10 | 0.0002 |
| 15 | 0.0003 |
| 20 | 0.0005 |
| 25 | 0.0006 |
| 50 | 0.0011 |
| 75 | 0.0017 |
| 100 | 0.0023 |
| 250 | 0.0057 |
| 500 | 0.0115 |
| 1,000 | 0.023 |
Quick reference table showing common square feet to acres conversions.
Real-World Area Conversions
Real Estate and Housing
Property listings show square footage (US) or square meters (international). A typical 3-bedroom house is 1,500-2,000 sq ft (139-186 m²).
Land and Agriculture
Farmland is measured in acres (US) or hectares (metric). A football field is about 1.32 acres or 0.53 hectares. Large farms span hundreds or thousands of acres.
Flooring and Carpeting
Calculating how much flooring material to buy for rooms. Carpet is sold by square yard, while tile and hardwood use square feet or square meters.
Painting and Wall Coverage
Paint coverage is specified per gallon (350-400 sq ft) or per liter (10-12 m²). Converting room wall areas helps estimate paint quantities needed.
Fabric and Textiles
Fabric is sold by the yard (linear) but coverage depends on width. Quilting, upholstery, and sewing projects require area calculations in square inches or square meters.
Parks and Recreation
City parks, golf courses, and sports facilities measure areas in acres or hectares. A standard soccer field is about 1.76 acres (0.71 hectares).