Are To Section (A To Sec) Converter

The Are To Section (A To Sec) Converter is a helpful tool designed to convert measurements between two commonly used units in land measurement: Are and Section. An Are is a metric unit of area, while a Section is a traditional land measurement used in some regions.

An Are (abbreviated as “a”) is equal to 100 square meters. It is a metric unit used primarily for measuring small plots of land. The formula to convert Are to Square Meters is:

Square Meters = Are × 100

A Section is a larger land measurement unit, primarily used in the United States, and it equals 640 acres. To convert a Section into Ares, you need to understand the relationship between these units. Since 1 acre equals approximately 0.4047 hectares, and 1 hectare equals 10,000 square meters, the conversion involves multiple steps. However, for simplicity, the direct conversion from Section to Ares is based on the following formula:

Are = (Section × 640 acres) ÷ 100

This tool allows you to input a value in either Are or Section and instantly see the equivalent measurement in the other unit, making land measurement conversions quick and easy for beginners and professionals alike.