How Do You Calculate Acreage Of Land?
Knowing how many acres you have, or are about to buy, is not just a matter of pride. Misrepresenting the number of acres in a real estate deal could be construed as fraud. Fortunately, it’s not hard to calculate land acreage. To calculate land acres, you need to know the square footage of your land, so a land survey map is a good thing to have. These are included in the paperwork when you buy a new home. You can also get them from your local county recorder, who keeps those records, though the county might charge a fee. Find the length and width of your land on your survey map. If your land is not a clear square or rectangle, use the Resources link below to see how to get the area of each shape. For example, if you have a triangular lot, you need the measurements of the base and the height. If your lot is completely irregular, it’s best to break it up into smaller shapes on the map, find the area of each shape and then add them all up. Multiply the appropriate measurements. For example
