Acre Visualiser: See How Big an Acre Really Is
Discover how big an acre really is with our interactive visualiser. Learn conversions, costs, and find land for sale.
Click anywhere on the map to move the acre square, or drag the green marker to reposition it.
What Is an Acre?
Understanding the most common unit of land measurement
An acre is a unit of area measurement used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring land. The term comes from the Old English word "æcer" meaning "open field" and has been used for land measurement since medieval times.
Originally, an acre was defined as the area that could be plowed in one day by a yoke of oxen. Today, it's standardized as exactly 43,560 square feet or 4,046.86 square metres.
To put this in perspective, an acre is roughly the size of a football pitch without the end zones, or about 75% the size of a standard football field.
Acre Conversion Tool
How Big Is an Acre Compared to Real Life?
Visual comparisons to help you understand acre sizes
Football Pitch
1 acre ≈ 1 football pitch (without end zones)
Average House
1 acre ≈ 4-6 average UK houses with gardens
Car Park
1 acre ≈ 150-200 parking spaces
Understanding Acre Measurements
1 acre equals 4,046.86 square metres — about the size of a football pitch without the end zones.
Use the Acre Visualiser to compare different acre sizes and understand how much space you get for your money when buying land in the UK.
How Much Is an Acre of Land Worth?
UK land prices vary dramatically by location and type
Agricultural Land
Development Land
Factors affecting land value include planning permission, infrastructure access, soil quality, and proximity to urban areas.
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Common questions about land measurements and acreage
How big is an acre?
An acre is a unit of land measurement equal to 4,046.86 square metres or 43,560 square feet. To put this in perspective, an acre is roughly the size of a football pitch without the end zones, or about 75% the size of a standard football field. It's also equivalent to about 0.4 hectares.
How many square feet are in an acre?
There are exactly 43,560 square feet in one acre. This measurement is based on the traditional definition where an acre was originally defined as the area that could be plowed in one day by a yoke of oxen. This standardized measurement helps ensure consistency in land transactions and planning.
How many square metres are in an acre?
One acre contains 4,046.86 square metres. This metric conversion is important for international land transactions and when working with metric-based planning systems. The conversion factor comes from the international definition where 1 acre = 4,046.8564224 square metres, commonly rounded to 4,046.86 for practical purposes.
How much does an acre cost?
The cost of an acre varies dramatically depending on location, land type, and development potential. In the UK, agricultural land typically ranges from £6,000 to £15,000 per acre, while development land can cost £100,000 to over £3 million per acre. Factors affecting price include planning permission, infrastructure access, soil quality, and proximity to urban areas.
What is an acre?
An acre is a unit of area measurement used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring land. It's part of the imperial system and is commonly used in real estate, agriculture, and land development. The term comes from the Old English word "æcer" meaning "open field" and has been used for land measurement since medieval times.
How big is 1 acre in meters?
When measuring 1 acre in meters, it's approximately 63.6 meters by 63.6 meters (assuming a square shape). However, the exact dimensions depend on the shape of the land. For example, a rectangular acre could be 100 meters by 40.47 meters, or any other combination that equals 4,046.86 square metres total.
How much is an acre of land worth?
Land values per acre depend on numerous factors including location, zoning, development potential, and market conditions. Prime agricultural land in productive areas might sell for £8,000-£12,000 per acre, while land with planning permission for housing could command £200,000-£500,000 per acre. Commercial or industrial land values vary even more widely based on accessibility and infrastructure.
How to embed the Acre Visualiser
You can embed this Acre Visualiser tool on your own website or blog. Simply use the iframe code below:
<iframe
src="https://landlister.co.uk/acre-visualiser?embed=true"
style="width: 100%; height: 500px; border: none; border-radius: 12px;"
loading="lazy">
</iframe>Features when embedded:
- Compact interface without header/footer
- All interactive features (acre sizing, map/satellite toggle)
- Responsive design that adapts to your container
- Perfect for blog posts about land sizes or acreage
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