math
acreage
The size of a parcel of land measured in acres. One acre contains 43,560 square feet. Exams commonly require converting square feet to acres, calculating price per acre, or working with sections and townships, where one section equals 640 acres.
- Exam tip
- Memorize 43,560 square feet per acre and 640 acres per section. Divide square feet by 43,560 to get acres.
- Example
- A lot measuring 330 feet by 264 feet has 87,120 square feet, which equals 2 acres.
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Last verified: 2026-10-23