Area Converter

Convert instantly between multiple units of area measurement with our area converter. Choose from units such as acre, are (a), barn (b), hectare (ha), homestead, rood, square centimeter (cm^2), square foot (ft^2), square inch (in^2), square kilometer (km^2), square meter (m^2), square mile, square millimeter (mm^2), square rod, square yard (yd^2), township (twp).


Area conversion is a common task in various fields such as construction, engineering, and real estate. The Area Converter Tool is a simple and user-friendly tool that allows you to convert between different units of area measurement.

How to use the Area Converter Tool?

  • Select the unit of area you want to convert from the drop-down menu.
  • Enter the value you want to convert in the input field.
  • Select the unit you want to convert to from the drop-down menu.

Supported units of area measurement:

  • Acre: A unit of land area equal to approximately 43,560 square feet or 4047 square meters.
  • Are (a): A metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
  • Barn (b): A unit of area used in nuclear physics, equal to 10^-28 square meters.
  • Hectare (ha): A metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.
  • Homestead: A unit of area used in the US to measure land for agricultural purposes, typically equal to 160 acres.
  • Rood: An old unit of area used in the UK, equal to 1/4 acre or approximately 1011.71 square meters.
  • Square Centimeter (cm^2): A unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 centimeter.
  • Square Foot (ft^2): A unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 foot.
  • Square Inch (in^2): A unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 inch.
  • Square Kilometer (km^2): A metric unit of area equal to 1,000,000 square meters.
  • Square Meter (m^2): A metric unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 meter.
  • Square Mile: An imperial unit of area equal to approximately 2.59 square kilometers.
  • Square Millimeter (mm^2): A metric unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 millimeter.
  • Square Rod: An old unit of area used in the US, equal to 30.25 square yards or approximately 25.29 square meters.
  • Square Yard (yd^2): A unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of 1 yard.
  • Township (twp): A unit of area used in the US to measure land for surveying purposes, typically equal to 36 square miles.

Note: The Area Converter Tool only provides approximate values and should not be used for critical calculations.

Why use the Area Converter Tool?

  1. Easy to use: The tool is straightforward and requires no special skills or knowledge to use.
  2. Accurate results: The tool provides quick and accurate conversions between different units of area measurement.
  3. Time-saving: The tool saves time and eliminates the need to manually perform complex calculations.
  4. Wide range of units: The tool supports a wide range of units of area measurement, making it a useful tool for professionals in various fields.




The unit conversion tool is a convenient and easily accessible solution for converting between various measurement units. Its quick and free online functionality adds to its user-friendly design, making it a valuable tool for anyone in need of unit conversions.