How to convert square feet to acres

1 square foot equals 0.0000229568 acres, so you divide by 43,560:

ac = sq ft ÷ 43,560

Example

Let's convert 1,000 square feet to acres:

1,000 sq ft = 0.0229568 ac

Going the other way

1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Use our acres to square feet converter.

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.

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.