An acre is a unit of land area commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom, among other countries. It is traditionally defined as the area of one chain (66 feet or 20.1168 meters) by one furlong (660 feet or 201.168 meters), which is equal to approximately 4,840 square yards, 43,560 square feet, or 4,047 square meters.
In agriculture, land is often measured in acres, and large properties, such as farms, ranches, or parks, are frequently described by their total acreage. Additionally, real estate transactions involving land often use acres to communicate the size and value of the property.
The farm is 100 acres in size.
The park covers an area of 50 acres.
The land was purchased for $10,000 per acre.
