Field Area Calculator

Draw your field boundary on the map below and get the area in acres or hectares instantly. Click to add points, close the shape to calculate.

231.42

acres

231.42

Acres

93.65

Hectares

936,518

Sq. Meters

32

Points

How to Measure Field Area

  1. Navigate to your field on the map using search or by dragging
  2. Click on the map to place boundary points around your field
  3. Click the first point again to close the polygon
  4. The area is calculated and displayed in both acres and hectares
  5. Click "Reset" to start measuring a new field

Area Conversion Formulas

FromToFormula
Square metersAcresm² x 0.000247105
Square metersHectaresm² / 10,000
AcresHectaresacres x 0.404686
HectaresAcreshectares x 2.47105

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FAQ

How accurate is this field area calculator?

The calculator uses satellite imagery and the GPS coordinates you place. Accuracy depends on how precisely you place the boundary points. For most farming purposes, it's within 1-2% of a professional survey.

Can I save my field measurements?

The web calculator doesn't save measurements. For saved fields and GPS tracking, download FieldMate on your iPhone.

What's the difference between acres and hectares?

1 acre = 0.4047 hectares. 1 hectare = 2.471 acres. The US uses acres; most other countries use hectares.

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