Square Feet to Acres
acres = square feet ÷ 43,560
- square feet — Total lot area in square feet
Worked example: A parcel measures 87,120 square feet.
- 87,120 ÷ 43,560 = 2
2 acres
Area & Acreage formula
Square Feet to Acres Formula
acres = square feet ÷ 43,560
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Square Feet to Acres practice questions
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A home sells for $350,000 with a 6% commission rate. What is the total commission?
- $18,000
- $19,500
- $20,000
- $21,000
Show answer & explanation
$21,000 — Multiply the sale price by the commission rate: $350,000 × 0.06 = $21,000. Commission is calculated on the full sale price unless the agreement states otherwise.
Source: PSI National Real Estate Exam Content Outline §11 Real Estate Calculations
A buyer purchases a home for $250,000 with an 80% loan-to-value mortgage. What is the loan amount?
- $187,500
- $200,000
- $212,500
- $225,000
Show answer & explanation
$200,000 — Multiply the price by the loan-to-value ratio: $250,000 × 0.80 = $200,000. The remaining $50,000 is the buyer's down payment.
Source: PSI National Real Estate Exam Content Outline §11 Real Estate Calculations
A rectangular lot measures 110 feet wide by 200 feet deep. What is its area in square feet?
- 20,000 sq ft
- 21,000 sq ft
- 21,500 sq ft
- 22,000 sq ft
Show answer & explanation
22,000 sq ft — Area of a rectangle equals width times depth: 110 ft × 200 ft = 22,000 square feet. To convert to acres, divide by 43,560 square feet per acre.
Source: PSI National Real Estate Exam Content Outline §11 Real Estate Calculations
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