Convert Square Feet to Acres
1 ft² = 0.0000229568 ac
Conversion Table
| square feet (ft²) | acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0000114784 |
| 1 | 0.0000229568 |
| 2 | 0.0000459136 |
| 5 | 0.000114784 |
| 10 | 0.000229568 |
| 25 | 0.00057392 |
| 50 | 0.00114784 |
| 100 | 0.00229568 |
| 250 | 0.0057392 |
| 500 | 0.0114784 |
| 1000 | 0.0229568 |
How to Convert square feet to acres
To convert square feet to acres, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 ft² = 0.000229568 ac
About square feet and acres
The Conversion Formula
To convert square feet to acres, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 ft² = 0.0000229568 ac. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 ft² to acres: 25 × 0.0000229568 = 0.00057392 ac. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.0000229568, or equivalently multiply by 43560.06.
About square feet
The square foot (sq ft) is the defining unit of American real estate. Equal to 144 square inches, it dates back to medieval English measurement. While the world uses square meters, the US (and partially the UK/Canada) relies on square feet to define the size of homes, offices, and retail spaces. It is the unit that determines property value in the US market. square feet are commonly used in Home sizes (US/Canada), Office leasing, Retail store layout, and Painting estimates, Gardening plots.
A typical bedroom is about 100-150 square feet.
About acres
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. acres are commonly used in US Farm land, Residential lots (US), Public parks (US/UK), and Golf courses, Deforestation stats (US media).
An American football field (including end zones) is about 1.32 acres.
When Would You Convert square feet to acres?
Converting between square feet and acres is one of the most common area conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 ft² = 0.0000229568 ac) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.