How do I convert ha to acre?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see ha converted to acre instantly.

What is the formula for ha to acre?

The converter calculates acre by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Area.

ha and acre are both part of the Area category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

Area Converter & Surface Reference

Use the live converter below to translate between Hectare (ha) and Acre (acre). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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Hectare

Acre

2.4711

acre

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 ha = 2.4711 acre

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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