Acres to Square Kilometers

Acre

An acre is a well-known land measurement unit in the United States and United Kingdom. One acre equals 43,560 square feet and represents a space similar to a football field without end zones. It simplifies discussions of lawns, farmland, and large outdoor properties.

Acre measurements remain common in real estate listings, zoning rules, and agricultural surveys.

Square Kilometer

A square kilometer (km²) is a large metric unit used to measure wide geographic areas. One km² equals one million square meters, making it perfect for cities, forests, lakes, and regions. It is widely used in maps, environmental studies, and land-use planning.

This scale helps governments, scientists, and researchers describe the size of natural and urban spaces with clarity. Converting km² into acres or square miles provides helpful context across measurement systems.