1. What is Acre to Square Meters Conversion?

The acre to square meters conversion is a standard unit conversion used in land measurement. One acre equals exactly 4046.8564224 square meters according to the international definition.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the conversion formula:

Where:

• 1 acre = 4046.8564224 square meters (exact conversion factor)

Explanation: This is a direct multiplication using the exact conversion factor defined by international agreement.

3. Importance of Area Conversion

Details: Accurate area conversion is crucial for real estate transactions, land surveys, agricultural planning, and international property comparisons.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the acre value you want to convert. The value must be positive (greater than 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many square meters are in one acre?
A: Exactly 4046.8564224 square meters in one international acre.

Q2: What's the difference between US survey acre and international acre?
A: The US survey acre is slightly larger (≈4046.87261 m²) but for most purposes, the international acre is used.

Q3: Why is the conversion factor not a round number?
A: The acre is based on historical measurements (1 chain × 1 furlong) while the meter is a modern metric unit, leading to this precise conversion factor.

Q4: How precise is this conversion?
A: The conversion factor is exact by definition, not an approximation.

Q5: What are common uses for this conversion?
A: Used in international real estate, agricultural land measurement, and when working with metric system plans that include acre measurements.