What is the Acres to Hectares?
Agricultural land in Pakistan is measured in acres, kanal and murabba, while international reports, agricultural research and many countries use hectares. One hectare is 10,000 square metres, about 2.47 acres.
This converter also shows square metres and kanal (using 8 kanal = 1 acre). For marla and square feet, see the Marla / Kanal Converter.
How to use the Acres to Hectares
- Type the value in acres into the box.
- Read the answer in hectares instantly; extra units are shown below it.
- Click hectares → acres to convert the other way.
- Use the conversion table for common values.
Formula
hectares = acres × 0.40468564
Example
A 12.5-acre farm is 5.06 hectares, 50,586 square metres or 100 kanal. A murabba of 25 acres is about 10.1 hectares.
acres to hectares conversion chart
| Acres | Hectares | Kanal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.405 | 8 |
| 2.47 | 1 | 19.8 |
| 5 | 2.023 | 40 |
| 10 | 4.047 | 80 |
| 25 (1 murabba) | 10.117 | 200 |
| 100 | 40.469 | 800 |
When do you need to convert acres to hectares?
- Reading agricultural research and international crop yields per hectare.
- Comparing land prices quoted per acre and per hectare.
- Filling government and NGO forms that use hectares.
- Planning irrigation and fertiliser doses given per hectare.
Land units used in Pakistan
Acre and kanal
In revenue records 1 acre = 8 kanal = 160 marla = 43,560 square feet. Farmland is bought and leased by the acre or kanal.
Murabba and killa
A murabba is 25 acres, laid out in the canal colonies of Punjab. Each acre-sized field in a murabba is often called a killa.
Hectare
The metric unit used by the FAO, agricultural research and most countries. 1 hectare = 10,000 m² = about 2.47 acres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectares is 1 acre?
1 acre is 0.4047 hectares.
How many acres is 1 hectare?
1 hectare is 2.471 acres.
How many kanal are in an acre?
8 kanal, using the revenue marla of 272.25 sq ft.
How many square feet is an acre?
43,560 square feet.
What is a murabba?
A traditional Punjab land unit equal to 25 acres.
Is the Acres to Hectares free to use?
Yes. The Acres to Hectares on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Acres to Hectares work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.