1. What is Square Meter to Acre Conversion?

The conversion between square meters and acres is commonly used in land measurement, real estate, and agriculture. One acre equals exactly 4046.8564224 square meters.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the conversion formula:

Where:

• \( m² \) — Area in square meters
• 4046.8564224 — Conversion factor (square meters per acre)

Explanation: The formula divides the area in square meters by the number of square meters in one acre to get the equivalent area in acres.

3. Importance of Area Conversion

Details: Accurate area conversion is essential for land transactions, agricultural planning, and comparing property sizes internationally where different measurement systems are used.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the area in square meters (must be a positive number). The calculator will provide the equivalent area in acres rounded to 4 decimal places.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q2: Why is the conversion factor so precise?
A: The international acre is defined based on the exact conversion between imperial and metric systems.

Q3: When would I need this conversion?
A: Common uses include comparing international property listings, agricultural land measurement, and environmental planning.

Q4: How accurate is this conversion?
A: The conversion is mathematically exact, though real-world measurements may have practical limitations.

Q5: What's the difference between US survey acre and international acre?
A: The US survey acre is slightly larger (4046.87261 m²), but this calculator uses the international acre standard.