Convert acre (US survey) to acre
Please provide values below to convert acre (US survey) [ac (US)] to acre [ac], or Convert acre to acre (US survey).
How to Convert Acre (Us Survey) to Acre
1 ac (US) = 1.00000400001095 ac
Example: convert 15 ac (US) to ac:
15 ac (US) = 15 × 1.00000400001095 ac = 15.0000600001642 ac
Acre (Us Survey) to Acre Conversion Table
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Acre (Us Survey)
An acre (US survey) is a unit of area used primarily in land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,046.86 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the United States based on the survey system, maintaining its traditional size for land measurement purposes.
Current Use
The acre (US survey) is still used in the United States for real estate, agriculture, and land planning, especially in rural and agricultural contexts, although the metric system is increasingly adopted globally.
Acre
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the 19th century and has since been used primarily for measuring land, especially in agriculture.
Current Use
Today, the acre is primarily used in real estate, agriculture, and land planning in the United States, the UK, and other countries that use imperial or customary units.