There are two ways to calculate the acreage of your lot. The first method is to multiply the width of the lot by the length, in feet, to get the square footage. Then divide the square footage by 43,560 to get the number of acres.

To calculate acres by hand, multiply your length and width (in feet) to get square feet. Try our length converter if needed. Then divide by 43,560 to determine the size of the land in acres. Example: Your city house lot is 33′ wide by 102′ long.

The math is straight-forward for converting square feet to acres — just divide your property’s square footage area measurement by 43,560. The result is the land area in acres. For example, if you have a 17,200 sf lot and need to know the acreage:

Multiplying the length of the land times the width of the land (in feet) gives you the total land square footage and then converting that square footage into acres is as simply as clicking on the CALCULATE button. The area of a piece of property is important for an owner or a potential buyer to know.

How to Calculate Lot Sizes Into Acres. Step 1. Measure the length and width of the land plot in feet if it is square or rectangular. If the area is triangular, you will have to divide it up ... Step 2. We Recommend. Step 3.