Square Feet to Acres Converter

Use this square feet to acres converter for fast, clear land area results. Type a value and press convert for an instant answer. Convert square feet to acres or acres to square feet. The math follows 1 acre equals 43,560 square feet.

Why Use the Converter?

Many listings use square feet. Many land deals use acres. This tool links both units with simple math. Use it to compare lots and read surveys. Plan bids with confidence.

• Check a property listing in square feet against acres.
• Estimate site size for permits or zoning forms.
• Plan materials on large projects and open fields.
• Share clear figures with buyers, sellers, and crews.

How It Works

It uses one rule. One acre equals 43,560 square feet. To get acres, divide square feet by 43,560. To get square feet, multiply acres by 43,560. Decimals work for precise results.

How to use this tool

1. Click the Square Feet box.
2. Enter a positive number greater than zero.
3. Press Convert or press Enter.
4. Read the acres shown beneath the box.
5. For the reverse, click the Acres box.
6. Enter a positive number with decimals if needed.
7. Press Convert to Square Feet or press Enter.
8. Read the square feet shown beneath the box.

What the inputs mean

• Square Feet input accepts an area in square feet. Decimals allowed.
• Acres input accepts an area in acres. Decimals allowed.

How to read the output

• The result repeats your input and shows the converted value.
• Numbers include commas for easy reading.
• At least one acre shows two to four decimal places.
• Under one acre shows four to six decimal places.
• Reverse square feet results show up to two decimal places.

Input Your Square Feet

Enter the lot size in square feet for a direct square feet to acres conversion. Use a positive number and include decimals for fine detail. Press Convert or press Enter to run the math.

• Example 10,000 square feet becomes about 0.2296 acres.
• Example 21,780 square feet becomes 0.5 acres.
• Example 43,560 square feet becomes 1 acre.

Instant Conversion Result

The result appears below the input. It applies the 43,560 factor and formats the numbers. Large outputs keep fewer decimals for easy reading. Small outputs keep more decimals for clarity. For reverse use, acres times 43,560 gives square feet.

Tips for Quick Conversion

Keep a few anchors in mind for a quick check. These help sanity check your entry and result.

• 1 acre equals 43,560 square feet.
• 0.5 acre equals 21,780 square feet.
• 2 acres equal 87,120 square feet.
• 1 square mile equals 640 acres.
• 1 hectare equals about 2.471 acres.

Limits and notes

• Use positive numbers greater than zero.
• Inputs accept digits and a decimal point.
• The tool rounds to the shown decimal places.
• Press Enter in either box to convert fast.
• Clear an input to clear the result below it.

Common use cases

• Convert a 7,500 square foot parcel to acres for a quick quote.
• Check that 2.5 acres equals 108,900 square feet for a site plan.
• Turn a farm block of 5 acres into 217,800 square feet for material orders.
• Compare two listings using the same unit with square feet to acres.

Have a Try!

Enter your square feet and see acres right away. Or start with acres and see square feet. Use decimals for precise work. Simple, fast, and reliable every time.