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How to Convert from Square foot (US survey) to Acre [ac]

How to Convert from Square foot (US survey) to Acre [ac]

Learn how to convert area measurements from square foot (US survey) to acres using our straightforward online unit converter. Ideal for land surveying, real estate, and agricultural applications.

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Square foot (US survey) to Acre [ac] Conversion Table

Square foot (US survey) Acre [ac]

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Square foot (US survey) to Acre [ac] Conversion Table
Square foot (US survey) Acre [ac]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts area values from square foot (US survey) to acres, providing an easy way to translate detailed land measurements into a practical unit commonly used in agriculture, property listings, and land-use planning.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the area value in square foot (US survey) you wish to convert
  • Select square foot (US survey) as the input unit and acre [ac] as the output unit
  • Click the convert button to get the equivalent area in acres
  • Review the converted result for your land measurement needs

Key Features

  • Converts between square foot (US survey) and acres accurately using official standards
  • Supports land area measurement needs in surveying, real estate, and agriculture
  • Browser-based and easy to use without installation
  • Helps interpret and communicate land sizes for legal and commercial purposes

Examples

  • 10,000 square feet (US survey) equals 0.229569 acres
  • 43,560 square feet (US survey) equals exactly 1 acre

Common Use Cases

  • Translating cadastral and land survey measurements to acres
  • Determining farmland size for crop planning and agriculture
  • Describing property dimensions in real estate listings and legal deeds
  • Performing zoning and land-use planning calculations
  • Assessing property tax based on land area

Tips & Best Practices

  • Confirm the use of US survey foot units to avoid discrepancies from international foot measurements
  • Use precise input figures to minimize rounding errors, especially for very large or small areas
  • Understand that this conversion is specifically for the US survey foot standard
  • Double-check results when used for legal or cadastral purposes due to small measurement differences

Limitations

  • The US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, impacting precision
  • Rounding errors can occur converting extremely large or small areas
  • This conversion assumes use of the US survey foot, not international foot units, which may cause minor inconsistencies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square foot (US survey)?
It is a unit of area based on the US survey foot used mainly in land surveying and legal property descriptions in the United States, defined as exactly (1200/3937) squared metres.

How is an acre defined in this conversion?
An acre is a fixed area of exactly 43,560 square feet and is typically used to measure land for agriculture, real estate, and zoning.

Why is precision important when converting between these units?
Because the US survey foot slightly differs from the international foot, precision matters particularly in legal and cadastral contexts to avoid errors.

Key Terminology

Square foot (US survey)
A unit of area based on the US survey foot, primarily used in US land surveying and legal property descriptions.
Acre
A non-SI unit of area equal to exactly 43,560 square feet, commonly used to measure land for agriculture and real estate.
Conversion rate
The multiplier used to convert one measurement unit into another—in this case, 1 square foot (US survey) equals 0.0000229569 acres.

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