# Acre to Hectare Convert acres to hectares with configurable decimal precision > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/acre-to-hectare - **Category:** Math & Numbers - **Keywords:** acres, hectares, land area, area, conversion ## Overview This utility provides a precise and efficient way to convert land area measurements from acres to hectares. Designed for accuracy, it allows users to input specific acreage values and customize the decimal precision to suit agricultural, real estate, or scientific documentation needs. ## Inputs - **Acres** (text): e.g. 10 - **Decimal Precision** (number) ## When to use - When converting property sizes from imperial to metric units for international real estate listings. - When preparing agricultural reports or subsidy applications that require land area in hectares. - When standardizing land measurement data for environmental research or forestry management. ## How it works - Enter the total number of acres into the designated input field. - Adjust the decimal precision setting to your preferred number of decimal places, up to a maximum of 10. - The tool applies the standard conversion factor where 1 acre is approximately 0.40468564 hectares. - The result is instantly generated as a JSON object containing the original input and the converted hectare value. ## Use cases - Real estate professionals localizing property dimensions for international buyers. - Agronomists calculating fertilizer requirements based on hectare-specific application rates. - Land surveyors translating historical deed records into modern metric standards. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the exact conversion factor used between acres and hectares? The tool uses the standard conversion factor where 1 acre equals approximately 0.40468564 hectares. ### Can I specify how many decimal places the result should have? Yes, you can configure the decimal precision between 0 and 10 places using the precision input option. ### Is there a limit to the number of acres I can convert? No, the tool can handle any numerical input, making it suitable for both small plots and large-scale land tracts. ### What format is the conversion result delivered in? The output is provided in a structured JSON format, which includes both the input acres and the calculated hectares. ### Does this tool support other area units like square meters? 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