There are 43,560 square feet in one acre. This is the standard measurement used in the U.S. customary and British imperial systems for land area
. To visualize, an acre is roughly equivalent to a rectangle measuring 66 feet by 660 feet (one chain by one furlong), or a square about 208.7 feet on each side
. The shape can vary, but the total area remains 43,560 square feet.
Summary
- 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
- Common dimensions: 66 ft × 660 ft (chain × furlong)
- Square side length (if square): approximately 208.7 ft
This conversion is widely used for real estate, land measurement, and property planning
