Acre to Square Meter Converter
Convert Acre to square meters (m²) instantly. 1 Acre = 4,046.86 m² = 160 Perches
Convert Acre to m²
Acre to m² Conversion Chart
| Acres | Square Meters (m²) | Perches | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Acre | 2,023 m² | 80 perch | 0.202 ha |
| 1 Acre | 4,047 m² | 160 perch | 0.405 ha |
| 2 Acres | 8,094 m² | 320 perch | 0.809 ha |
| 3 Acres | 12,141 m² | 480 perch | 1.214 ha |
| 5 Acres | 20,234 m² | 800 perch | 2.023 ha |
| 10 Acres | 40,469 m² | 1,600 perch | 4.047 ha |
| 20 Acres | 80,937 m² | 3,200 perch | 8.094 ha |
| 50 Acres | 202,343 m² | 8,000 perch | 20.234 ha |
About Acre (Sri Lanka)
Acre is a British Imperial unit used in Sri Lanka primarily for large estates, agricultural land, and plantations.
- 1 Acre = 4,046.86 square meters (exact: 4046.8564224 m²)
- 1 Acre = 160 Perches
- 1 Acre = 4 Roods
- 1 Acre = 43,560 square feet
- 1 Acre = 0.4047 hectares
Historical "Perfect Acre" Definition:
Historically, an acre was defined as the area that could be plowed in one day by a yoke of oxen. It was standardized as:
- 40 perches long × 4 perches wide = 160 square perches
- This creates a rectangular plot of approximately 201m × 20m
- The 10:1 ratio made field division easier for medieval farmers
Common Uses in Sri Lanka:
- Tea plantations: Measured in acres (Nuwara Eliya, Kandy hills)
- Coconut estates: Large plots in acres (coastal areas)
- Rubber plantations: Commercial farming (Kalutara, Ratnapura)
- Rice paddy: Large agricultural lands (dry zone)
- Luxury estates: High-end properties with extensive grounds
How to Convert Acre to Square Meters
Formula: Square Meters = Acres × 4,046.86
Exact Formula: m² = Acres × 4046.8564224
Examples:
- 1 Acre to m²: 1 × 4,046.86 = 4,046.86 m²
- 5 Acres to m²: 5 × 4,046.86 = 20,234.30 m²
- 10 Acres to m²: 10 × 4,046.86 = 40,468.60 m²
Quick Perch Conversion:
- Acres to Perches: multiply by 160
- Perches to Acres: divide by 160
- Example: 2 Acres = 2 × 160 = 320 Perches
FAQs
How many square meters in 1 Acre?
1 Acre = 4,046.86 square meters (4046.8564224 m² exactly) = 43,560 square feet = 160 Perches.
How many Perches in 1 Acre?
1 Acre = 160 Perches exactly. This comes from the historical "perfect acre" definition: 40 perches × 4 perches = 160 square perches.
Is Acre commonly used in Sri Lanka?
Acre is mainly used for large agricultural lands, estates, and plantations (tea, coconut, rubber). Residential properties typically use Perches instead.
How does Acre compare to Hectare?
1 Acre = 0.4047 hectares. Conversely, 1 hectare = 2.471 Acres. Hectare is metric, Acre is Imperial.
What is a typical plantation size in Acres?
Small tea estate: 5-20 Acres. Medium plantation: 50-200 Acres. Large commercial estate: 500+ Acres. Varies by crop and region.