Acreage Calculator

Convert length and width measurements into acres, square feet, hectares, and more. Get instant results plus perimeter calculations for fencing estimates.

Acreage Calculator

Trying to figure out how much land you're actually dealing with? This acreage calculator converts your length and width measurements into acres, square feet, hectares, and more—instantly. Whether you're sizing up a property listing, planning a fence, or just curious how your backyard stacks up, you'll get results in six different units without doing any math yourself.

The tool handles whatever units you've got: feet, yards, inches, centimeters, or meters. Enter your measurements, and you'll see the area in acres, hectares, square feet, square meters, square miles, and square kilometers. You'll also get the perimeter in both feet and meters—which comes in handy when you're pricing out fencing or planning a boundary project.

If you've ever stared at a property listing that says "0.34 acres" and thought "...okay, but what does that actually look like?"—this page will help with that too.


Made by the Selvo team.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter your length — This is typically the longer side of your lot. Type the number into the Length field.
  2. Pick your unit — Use the dropdown to select feet, yards, inches, centimeters, or meters.
  3. Enter your width — The shorter dimension goes here.
  4. Pick that unit too — And yes, you can mix units. If your deed says the lot is 150 feet deep but your tape measure is in meters, the calculator handles the conversion.
  5. Check your results — You'll see total acreage in multiple formats, plus perimeter in feet and meters. Done.

What is an Acre, Anyway?

An acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet. That's the official number, but it's basically meaningless until you can picture it.

Here's what actually helps:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet are in an acre?

43,560 square feet exactly. Picture a square about 209 feet on each side—or roughly 90% of a football field including the end zones.

How many square feet are in half an acre?

21,780 square feet. As a square, that's about 148 feet per side. Plenty of room for a house, a good yard, and maybe a detached garage.

How do I calculate acreage from length and width?

Multiply length times width to get square feet, then divide by 43,560. A 100 × 150 foot lot? That's 15,000 square feet, or 0.344 acres.

What's the typical lot size for a house?

In the suburbs, most single-family lots run 0.15 to 0.25 acres. Urban lots are smaller (0.05–0.15 acres). Rural properties usually start at an acre or more.

How much fencing do I need for one acre?

Depends on shape. A square acre needs 832 feet. A long rectangle with the same acreage might need 1,000+ feet. Plug your actual dimensions into the calculator to get your perimeter.

What's the difference between an acre and a hectare?

A hectare is bigger—about 2.47 acres. Most countries outside the US and UK use hectares. If you're looking at international property listings, multiply hectares by 2.47 to get acres.

How big is a quarter-acre lot?

10,890 square feet. If it were square, it'd measure about 104 feet on each side. This is a common suburban lot size—enough for a house with modest front and back yards.

How do I measure land that isn't rectangular?

For irregular shapes, break the property into rectangles and triangles, calculate each piece, and add them up. For anything complex—or if money's on the line—get a professional survey. GPS-based tools can help with rough estimates, but surveyors are worth the cost when accuracy matters.

How many acres is a 100×100 foot lot?

0.23 acres—just under a quarter acre. A solid small-to-medium suburban lot.

How many houses fit on an acre?

Typically 3–5 single-family homes in a suburban subdivision, depending on local zoning. Townhomes or duplexes can push that to 8–12 units per acre.