Real Estate Measurement Units
Here are some of the common measurement units used in Real Estate. Some measurements change depending upon counties or regions. Please check with the county to make sure you are getting the right measurement on each of the properties you intend to purchase.
Units of Measure
- One acre = 43,560 square feet, or 4,840 square yards
- One acre = 4,033 m2
- One mile = 5,280 feet
- One square mile = 640 acres
- One section = one square mile
- One township contains 36 sections
- One hectare (for those on the metric system) = 10,000 meters squared (2.47 acres)
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