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Acres to Perches Converter

Convert acres to perches instantly with interactive visual land area comparison, bidirectional conversion, step-by-step calculations, and historical unit context for surveyors and property owners.

Acres to Perches Converter
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About Acres to Perches Converter

The Acres to Perches Converter is a professional land area conversion tool designed for property owners, real estate professionals, surveyors, and anyone working with traditional land measurements. This converter provides instant bidirectional conversion between acres and perches, along with visual comparisons to help you understand land sizes intuitively.

Acres to Perches Conversion Formula

Conversion Factor
1 Acre = 160 Perches

To convert acres to perches, multiply the number of acres by 160. To convert perches to acres, divide by 160.

What is a Perch?

A perch (also known as a rod, pole, or square perch) is a traditional unit of land area measurement. One perch equals:

Historical Origin of the Perch

The perch originated from the Latin word "pertica," meaning a pole or measuring rod. In medieval England, a surveyor's measuring rod was exactly 16.5 feet long (one rod). A square perch is the area of land covered by a square with sides measuring one rod in length. This practical measurement system allowed surveyors to measure land using a single standardized pole.

Understanding Acres

An acre is one of the most widely used units for measuring land area. Originally defined as the amount of land that could be plowed in one day by one man with one ox, an acre equals:

Quick Reference: Acres to Perches

Acres Perches Square Feet
0.254010,890
0.58021,780
116043,560
232087,120
5800217,800
101,600435,600
406,4001,742,400
10016,0004,356,000

Traditional English Land Measurement System

The acre, perch, and rood form part of the traditional English system of land measurement that was widely used throughout the British Empire:

Where Are Perches Still Used Today?

While many countries have adopted the metric system, perches remain in common use in several regions:

How to Use This Converter

  1. Enter your value: Type the number of acres or perches you want to convert
  2. Select direction: Choose "Acres → Perches" or "Perches → Acres"
  3. Set precision: Select how many decimal places you need
  4. Click Convert: View your result along with visual comparisons and equivalent measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

How many perches are in an acre?

There are exactly 160 perches in one acre. This relationship comes from the traditional English land measurement system where 1 acre = 4 roods = 160 perches (also called rods or poles). A perch is a square measuring 16.5 feet on each side (272.25 square feet).

What is a perch in land measurement?

A perch (also called a rod or pole) is a traditional unit of land area equal to 272.25 square feet or about 25.29 square meters. The term comes from the Latin "pertica" meaning a pole or measuring rod. Historically, it was the standard surveyor's measuring stick, 16.5 feet long (one rod), and a square perch is the area covered by a square with sides one rod in length.

How do I convert acres to perches?

To convert acres to perches, multiply the number of acres by 160. For example, 2 acres × 160 = 320 perches. To convert perches to acres, divide by 160. For example, 320 perches ÷ 160 = 2 acres.

What is the relationship between perches, roods, and acres?

In the traditional English land measurement system: 1 acre = 4 roods = 160 perches. This means 1 rood = 40 perches, and 1 perch = 1/160 of an acre. These units were designed to work together for surveying large agricultural properties.

Is a perch the same as a rod or pole?

Yes, perch, rod, and pole are three names for the same unit of measurement. The term used often depends on regional preference. "Rod" is more common in the United States, while "perch" is preferred in the UK and Commonwealth countries. All three refer to a linear measurement of 16.5 feet or an area of 272.25 square feet.

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by miniwebtool team. Updated: Jan 15, 2026

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