Convert Square Meters to Acres
1 m² = 0.000247105 ac
Conversion Table
| square meters (m²) | acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000123553 |
| 1 | 0.000247105 |
| 2 | 0.00049421 |
| 5 | 0.00123553 |
| 10 | 0.00247105 |
| 25 | 0.00617763 |
| 50 | 0.0123553 |
| 100 | 0.0247105 |
| 250 | 0.0617763 |
| 500 | 0.123553 |
| 1000 | 0.247105 |
How to Convert square meters to acres
To convert square meters to acres, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 m² = 0.00247105 ac
About square meters and acres
The Conversion Formula
To convert square meters to acres, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 m² = 0.000247105 ac. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 m² to acres: 25 × 0.000247105 = 0.00617763 ac. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.000247105, or equivalently multiply by 4046.86.
About square meters
The square meter (m²) is the SI derived unit of area. Defined as the area of a square with sides of one meter, it is the standard for real estate and construction almost everywhere outside the United States. It replaced local units like the 'toise' in France and the 'tsubo' in Japan, standardizing how the world measures space. square meters are commonly used in Apartment listings (Global), Carpet and flooring, Land surveying, and Construction blueprints, Solar panel sizing.
A standard parking spot is about 12-15 square meters.
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 meters to acres?
Converting between square meters 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 m² = 0.000247105 ac) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.