Convert Acres to square feet

1 acre = 43,560 square feet · ft² = ac × 43,560

ac
Square feet
43,560ft²

1 acre = 43,560 square feet

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from acres, the land measure used in the US and UK, to square feet, the standard US unit for property and flooring. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

Acres to square feet conversion table

Conversion table from acres to square feet
Acres (ac)Square feet (ft²)
1 ac43,560 ft²
2 ac87,120 ft²
3 ac130,680 ft²
5 ac217,800 ft²
10 ac435,600 ft²
15 ac653,400 ft²
20 ac871,200 ft²
25 ac1,089,000 ft²
50 ac2,178,000 ft²
75 ac3,267,000 ft²
100 ac4,356,000 ft²
250 ac10,890,000 ft²
500 ac21,780,000 ft²
1,000 ac43,560,000 ft²

The formula

ft² = ac × 43,560

Because both units measure area, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

Square feet to acres

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Frequently asked questions

How many square feet are in a acre?
There are 43,560 square feet in 1 acre. The formula is ft² = ac × 43,560.
How do you convert acres to square feet?
Use the formula ft² = ac × 43,560. For example, 10 acres equals 435,600 square feet.
Is the acres to square feet conversion exact?
Yes. Acres and square feet are both units of area, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is ac short for?
ac is the standard symbol for acre. ft² is the symbol for square foot.