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Acres to Square Feet Converter

Convert acres to square feet, or square feet to acres, instantly.

Square Feet
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Area Conversion Formula

Square feet = acres × 43,560. Acres = square feet ÷ 43,560.

Worked example

Convert 2 acres to square feet.

2 × 43,560 = 87,120

2 acres = 87,120 sq ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet are in an acre?

1 acre = 43,560 square feet.

How many acres are in a square foot?

1 square foot = 1/43,560 (about 0.000023) of an acre.

Where does the 43,560 figure come from?

An acre was historically defined as 1 chain by 1 furlong — 66 feet by 660 feet — which multiplies out to exactly 43,560 square feet.

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