Convert Area Units Instantly
Convert between square feet, acres, square meters, hectares, and Indian land units (bigha, katha, cent). Visual comparisons with football fields and courts.
How It Works
1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,046.86 sq mArea conversion uses fixed ratios between units. All conversions go through square meters as the base unit. Indian land units like bigha and katha vary by state — our calculator uses commonly accepted averages.
Quick Tips
Acre Size
1 acre ≈ 43,560 sq ft ≈ 4,047 sq m ≈ 0.4 hectares. About the size of a football field.
Indian Units
1 bigha ≈ 1,338 sq m (varies by state). 1 katha ≈ 126 sq m. 1 cent ≈ 40.47 sq m.
Hectare
1 hectare = 10,000 sq m ≈ 2.47 acres. Standard metric unit for land area.
Square Feet
1 sq ft = 0.0929 sq m. The most common unit for apartments in India.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Enter the area value you want to convert.
- 2Select the source unit (From).
- 3Select the target unit (To).
- 4Click Convert to see the result and all unit equivalents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet in an acre?▼
1 acre = 43,560 square feet. To convert acres to sq ft, multiply by 43,560. To convert sq ft to acres, divide by 43,560.
What is a bigha?▼
A bigha is a traditional Indian land measurement unit. Its size varies by state: in UP/Bihar, 1 bigha ≈ 1,338 sq m. In Rajasthan, it can be 1,618-2,529 sq m. Our calculator uses the most common average.
How many acres in a hectare?▼
1 hectare = 2.471 acres. Hectares are the standard metric unit for land area worldwide, while acres are commonly used in the US, UK, and India.