Originating in medieval England, it originally referred to the area of land that could be plowed by an ox in one day. It is primarily used for land measurement in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. One acre ≈ 4047 square meters, roughly equivalent to 60% of a standard football field.

Originating in medieval England, it originally referred to the area of land that could be plowed by an ox in one day. It is primarily used for land measurement in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. One acre ≈ 4047 square meters, roughly equivalent to 60% of a standard football field.