How to convert acres to square feet

1 acre equals 43,560 square feet, so you multiply by 43,560:

sq ft = ac × 43,560

Example

Let's convert 5 acres to square feet:

5 ac = 217,800 sq ft

Going the other way

1 square foot = 0.0000229568 acres. Use our square feet to acres converter.

What is a acre?

An acre is 43,560 square feet, or about 4,047 square meters. It is used for land in the US and UK.

What is a square foot?

A square foot is the area of a square 1 foot on each side. The US uses it for home and office sizes.