Convert Colombian Fanegada to Acre easily.
1 fan x 1.605 = 1.605 ac
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Ever tried buying farmland in Colombia’s coffee region? You’ll quickly realize locals measure plots in Fanegadas, not Acres. This quirky unit traces back to Spanish colonial times, creating headaches for international investors and curious travelers alike. Our tool bridges that gap, letting you swap between these units faster than a barista grinds coffee beans.
Unit definitions
What is a Colombian Fanegada (fan)?
Originally used to measure grain volumes, this unit morphed into a land area standard. Symbol: fan. Farmers still use it to size coffee plantations and cattle ranches. One Fanegada equals 6,400 square meters, though regional variations existed historically.
What is an Acre (ac)?
This Old English unit survived the metric revolution. Symbol: ac. Commonly used in the US and UK for farmland. One Acre equals 4,046.86 square meters, or about 40% of a hectare. Fun fact: it’s roughly the area medieval peasants could plow in a day with oxen.
Conversion formula
1 Fanegada = 1.605 Acres
Multiply Fanegadas by 1.605 to get Acres. For reverse calculations, divide Acres by 1.605.
Example calculations
Scenario 1: María owns 5 Fanegadas of land near Medellín.
5 fan × 1.605 = 8.025 Acres
Scenario 2: A Texas rancher wants to compare their 10-acre property.
10 ac ÷ 1.605 ≈ 6.23 Fanegadas
Conversion tables
Fanegada to Acre
| Fanegada | Acre |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.605 |
| 2 | 3.21 |
| 3 | 4.815 |
| 4 | 6.42 |
| 5 | 8.025 |
| 6 | 9.63 |
| 7 | 11.235 |
| 8 | 12.84 |
| 9 | 14.445 |
| 10 | 16.05 |
Acre to Fanegada
| Acre | Fanegada |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.623 |
| 2 | 1.246 |
| 3 | 1.869 |
| 4 | 2.492 |
| 5 | 3.115 |
| 6 | 3.738 |
| 7 | 4.361 |
| 8 | 4.984 |
| 9 | 5.607 |
| 10 | 6.23 |
From colonial measures to modern math
The Fanegada’s story begins in 16th-century Spain, where it measured grain quantities. When colonists arrived in Nueva Granada (modern Colombia), they adapted it to land measurement. Unlike the metric system imposed in 1853, Fanegada persisted through oral tradition in agrarian socities.
Acre’s journey proves equally fascinating. King Edward I of England standardized it in 1305 as 4 rods × 40 rods. Modern surveys later tied it to metric equivalents, creating the precise conversion we use today. Both units survived because they’re rooted in practical human experiences: sowing seeds and working the land.
Interesting facts
- Some Colombian regions used “Fanegada de sembradura” (planting Fanegada) differing by crop type
- Britain officially retired the Acre in 1995, yet 60% of farmers still use it
- 1 Fanegada can grow approximately 2,400 coffee plants
- Central Park in New York spans 843 Acres, equivalent to 525 Fanegadas
- Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement required converting 7 million Fanegadas of land to legal titles
FAQ
Our calculator uses the standardized value of 1 Fanegada = 1.605 Acres, which is widely accepted for legal and commercial purposes in Colombia.
Fanegada remains popular in rural areas due to historical traditions, even though hectares are the official metric unit for land measurement.
Yes, our tool supports decimal inputs. For example, 2.5 Fanegadas equal approximately 4.0125 Acres.
For official documents, metric units are required. However, Fanegada may appear in informal agreements or historical land records.
One Acre equals roughly 0.756 standard soccer fields, making it easier to visualize large land areas.