Acres

Acres is a unit of area commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries that have historical ties to the British Empire. It is primarily used to measure large plots of land, such as farms, estates, and parks.

History

The acre has its origins in the Middle Ages and was originally defined as the amount of land that could be plowed in one day by a yoke of oxen. The term "acre" is derived from the Old English word "æcer," which means "field."

Measurement

One acre is equivalent to:

• 43,560 square feet
• 4,840 square yards
• 1/640 of a square mile
• Approximately 0.4047 hectares

Usage

Acres are commonly used in real estate, agriculture, and land management. In the United States, land area is often measured in acres for property transactions and land development. In the United Kingdom, the acre is still used, although the hectare is also commonly used in agricultural contexts.

Conversion

To convert acres to other units of area:

• 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
• 1 acre = 4,840 square yards
• 1 acre = 0.4047 hectares
• 1 acre = 0.0015625 square miles

Related Units

• Square foot
• Square yard
• Square mile
• Hectare

See Also

• Land measurement
• Real estate
• Agriculture
• Imperial units
• Metric system

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