20 Hectares to Acres
Result
20 ha = 49.421 ac
20 ha = 49.421 ac
How to Convert hectares to acres
To convert hectares to acres, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
Reverse: 49.421 acres = 20 hectares
Reverse: 49.421 acres = 20 hectares
acres to hectares converterAbout These Units
hectares (ha)
The hectare (ha) is the primary unit for measuring land in the metric world. Derived from 'hecto' (hundred) and 'are' (a historical unit of 100 m²), a hectare is 100 ares, or 10,000 square meters. It is approximately 2.47 acres. It is the language of international agriculture, forestry, and rural planning.
A standard international rugby field is roughly 1 hectare.
Commonly used in: Farm sizes, Vineyards, Forestry management, Real estate (Europe/Asia), Wildfire reporting.
acres (ac)
The acre's origins are agricultural: it was originally defined as the amount of land a yoke of oxen could plow in a single day. This 'furlong' (furrow long) by 'chain' definition standardized land ownership in medieval England. Today, the acre remains the king of land measurement in the US and UK. There are 640 acres in a square mile.
An American football field (including end zones) is about 1.32 acres.
Commonly used in: US Farm land, Residential lots (US), Public parks (US/UK), Golf courses, Deforestation stats (US media).