Convert acre [ac] to homestead Online | Free area Converter

Acre [ac]


An acre (ac) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and other countries for measuring land. One acre equals 43,560 square feet or about 4,047 square meters.

1 acre โ‰ˆ 0.4047 hectares or 0.004047 square kilometers.

Acres are often used to describe the size of farms, plots, and real estate.


Homestead


A homestead traditionally refers to a parcel of land granted or owned, often for farming or settlement purposes. In the U.S. context, under laws like the Homestead Act, a typical homestead was:



  • 160 acres (about 65 hectares) of public land granted to settlers.



  • Used to encourage settlement and cultivation.



Today, the term can also mean a familyโ€™s residence and surrounding land, especially a farm or ranch.



Popular Area Unit Conversions

Convert acre [ac] to Other Area Units