Convert Acres to Hectares

Acres (Acre) to Hectares (ha) — the formula, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.

Acres to Hectares formula

To convert a measurement, multiply it by the fixed factor below:

ha = Acre × 0.4046856422

Worked example

1 Acre = 1 × 0.4046856422 = 0.4046856422 ha.

Acres to Hectares conversion table

Acres (Acre)Hectares (ha)
1 0.4046856422
5 2.023428211
10 4.046856422
25 10.11714106
50 20.23428211
100 40.46856422

Common uses

Useful for converting US and UK land areas in acres into the metric hectares used elsewhere.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the formula to convert acres to hectares?

Multiply the number of acres by 0.4046856422 to get hectares (ha = Acre × 0.4046856422).

How many hectares are in a acre?

One acre equals 0.4046856422 hectares.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes. It uses the exact internationally-defined conversion factors and runs entirely in your browser, so results match standards tables and nothing you type is uploaded.