This online calculator instantly converts land area values from decimals (dec) to acres (ac). Both units are used for measuring land, with decimals being common in South Asia and acres widely used in the imperial and US customary systems.
Decimals (dec) to Acres (ac) Converter
Enter a value in the field below and press the button
Decimals (dec)
Result in Acres (ac)
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the area in decimals (dec) in the input field.
- Select the number of decimal places for the result.
- Click “Convert” to display the equivalent value in acres (ac).
- Use the “Copy Result” button to copy the output to clipboard.
- Click “Clear All” to reset all fields and start a new calculation.
- Click the “Swap” button to switch to the reverse conversion (Acres to Decimals).
Measurement Units Explained
Decimal (dec): A land area unit used mainly in India and Bangladesh. One decimal equals 0.01 acres or approximately 40.4685642 square meters. It is not part of the SI system but is widely accepted in regional land records.
Acre (ac): A traditional land area unit from the imperial and US customary systems. One acre equals exactly 100 decimals or 4,046.85642 square meters. It is used globally for property, agriculture, and land transactions.
Conversion Formula
To convert decimals to acres, use the following formula:
Acres = Decimals ÷ 100
Source: Wikipedia.
Conversion Table
| Decimals (dec) | Acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.10 |
| 20 | 0.20 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 40 | 0.40 |
| 50 | 0.50 |
| 60 | 0.60 |
| 75 | 0.75 |
| 80 | 0.80 |
| 90 | 0.90 |
| 100 | 1.00 |
| 150 | 1.50 |
| 200 | 2.00 |
| 250 | 2.50 |
| 300 | 3.00 |
| 400 | 4.00 |
| 500 | 5.00 |
| 1000 | 10.00 |
Real World Examples
- NBA basketball court: 11 decimals = 0.11 acres
- Olympic swimming pool and surrounding area: 30 decimals = 0.3 acres
- Standard volleyball court (indoor): 4.2 decimals = 0.042 acres
- FIFA goal box area: 6.25 decimals = 0.0625 acres
- Cricket field playing area (international): 400 decimals = 4 acres
- Major League Baseball field outfield: 250 decimals = 2.5 acres
- American football field including end zones: 132 decimals = 1.32 acres
- Standard tennis court (singles): 4.1 decimals = 0.041 acres
- Hockey rink (NHL): 37.4 decimals = 0.374 acres
- Badminton court (doubles): 3 decimals = 0.03 acres
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