Acre to Square Feet Converter
Convert acres to square feet. 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft. Also shows square yards (gaj) and square metres.
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1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Enter acres to convert to square feet, square yards (gaj) and square metres – useful for plots, farmhouses and land deals.
About the Acre to Square Feet Converter
Square feet is the everyday unit for plots, houses and small parcels of land, while acres are used for farmland. When agricultural land is divided into plots, or when you need to compare a farm price with a per-square-foot rate, you'll need this conversion.
By definition, one acre is 43,560 square feet – a figure that goes back to the old English measure of a furlong (660 ft) by a chain (66 ft).
1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,840 sq yd (gaj) = 4,046.86 m²In many parts of India, plot sizes are quoted in gaj (square yards). One acre is 4,840 gaj.
Acre to square feet table
| Acres | Square feet | Square yards (gaj) | Square metres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4,356 | 484 | 404.69 |
| 0.25 | 10,890 | 1,210 | 1,011.71 |
| 0.5 | 21,780 | 2,420 | 2,023.43 |
| 0.75 | 32,670 | 3,630 | 3,035.14 |
| 1 | 43,560 | 4,840 | 4,046.86 |
| 1.5 | 65,340 | 7,260 | 6,070.28 |
| 2 | 87,120 | 9,680 | 8,093.71 |
| 2.5 | 1,08,900 | 12,100 | 10,117.14 |
| 3 | 1,30,680 | 14,520 | 12,140.57 |
| 5 | 2,17,800 | 24,200 | 20,234.28 |
| 10 | 4,35,600 | 48,400 | 40,468.56 |
How to use the Acre to Square Feet Converter
- 1 Enter the area in acres (decimals are fine, e.g. 0.25).
- 2 Press Convert.
The formula we use
Square feet = Acres × 43,560
Square yards = Acres × 4,840Worked example
A quarter-acre plot: 0.25 × 43,560 = 10,890 sq ft, or 1,210 gaj.
If land is offered at ₹500 per sq ft, a quarter acre would cost 10,890 × ₹500 = ₹54,45,000.
Things to keep in mind
- Plot sizes in sale deeds are sometimes rounded. Always use the figure in the registered document for legal purposes.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in 1 acre?
Exactly 43,560 square feet.
How many gaj are in 1 acre?
4,840 gaj (square yards).
How many square feet is half an acre?
21,780 square feet.
What is the length and width of one acre?
An acre can be any shape. A square acre is about 208.7 ft on each side; a common rectangle is 66 ft × 660 ft.
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