Unit Converters

Square Feet to Acres Converter

Convert square feet to acres and back using the legal definition of 43,560 sq ft per acre. Type in either field and the other updates, with quick picks for typical lots and farm plots.

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Converted area
1 acre

43,560 sq ft → acres

Conversion factor
÷43,560
1 acre equals
43,560 sq ft
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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How it's calculated

acres = sq ft ÷ 43,560

1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Reverse: sq ft = acres × 43,560.

Common values

Square feet (sq ft)Acres
108900.25
217800.5
435601
871202
43560010

Common questions

How many square feet are in an acre?

An acre is exactly 43,560 square feet by legal definition.

How big is a quarter-acre lot?

A quarter acre is 10,890 square feet, a common size for a suburban residential lot.