What is half an acre?

• Half an acre is a unit of measurement commonly used in real estate and land size calculations. It is equivalent to 21,780 square feet or 0.5 acres.
• This measurement is commonly used for residential lots, urban gardens, small farms, and other small-scale land developments.
• A half-acre of land can vary in dimensions depending on the shape of the plot. For example, a half-acre lot could measure 66 feet by 330 feet, 100 feet by 217.8 feet, or any other combination that equals 21,780 square feet.
• Half an acre can accommodate a small to medium-sized home, a garden, a small orchard, a swimming pool, a garage, and plenty of outdoor space for recreational activities.
• When buying or selling land, the size of the lot is usually given in acres, and half an acre would be represented as 0.5 acres.