How many plots make one acre of land?

One acre equals 4,046.86 square meters. Since a standard Nigerian plot is 648 square meters, one acre contains approximately 6.24 plots. This is a common reference used in Nigerian real estate transactions.

What is a hectare and how does it compare to plots?

A hectare equals 10,000 square meters, which is roughly 15.4 standard Nigerian plots or about 2.47 acres. Hectares are the standard international unit for measuring large areas of land, commonly used in agriculture and government land allocations.

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Convert between square meters, plots, acres, hectares, and more. Includes Nigerian plots, SA Morgen, and a price calculator.

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Common Plot Sizes

Country	Name	Size
Nigeria	Standard Plot	60x120ft (648 sqm)
Nigeria	Half Plot	60x60ft (324 sqm)
Nigeria	Corner Piece	60x120ft (648 sqm)
Ghana	Standard Plot	70x100ft (650 sqm)
Ghana	Town Plot	80x80ft (594 sqm)
Kenya	1/8 Acre	50x100ft (506 sqm)
Kenya	1/4 Acre	100x100ft (1012 sqm)
South Africa	Morgen	8567 sqm
South Africa	Typical erf	500-1000 sqm

Quick Reference

• 1 Hectare = 10,000 sqm
• 1 Acre = 4,046.86 sqm
• 1 sqm = 10.764 sqft
• 1 Nigerian Plot = 648 sqm
• 1 SA Morgen = 8,567 sqm
• 1 Kenyan Acre = 4,047 sqm

The Land Size Converter helps you convert between common African land measurement units including plots, acres, hectares, square metres, and square feet. Land measurements in Africa vary widely by region, with a plot in Lagos differing from one in Accra or Nairobi. This tool uses standardised and region-specific conversion factors so you can compare land sizes accurately. Whether you are buying property, verifying a survey, or comparing listings from different agents, the converter gives you instant, reliable results. Real estate buyers, developers, surveyors, and land agents across Africa rely on it to avoid costly measurement misunderstandings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of a standard Nigerian plot?

A standard Nigerian plot measures 60 feet by 120 feet, which equals approximately 648 square meters. A half plot is 60 by 60 feet (324 sqm). Actual sizes can vary slightly depending on the surveyor and location.

What is a South African Morgen?

A Morgen is a traditional South African unit of land measurement equal to approximately 8,567 square meters (about 2.12 acres). It was historically used by Dutch settlers and is still referenced in some rural property dealings.

Which units does the calculator support?

Square meters, square feet, hectares, acres, Nigerian plots (648 sqm), half plots, SA Morgen (8567 sqm), and Kenyan acres. You can input by dimensions (length x width) or enter area directly.

How does the visual preview work?

When you enter dimensions (length x width), a scaled rectangle is drawn on the canvas showing the proportions of the land. This gives you a visual sense of whether the land is a square, wide rectangle, or narrow strip.

How does the price calculator work?

Enter the price per square meter in your local currency. The calculator multiplies that by the total area in square meters to give the total land cost. This helps you quickly estimate land purchase prices.