How Big Is an Acre of Land?

A question we frequently hear at Budget Land is, “How big is an acre of land?” In this video, we’ll answer that question and share an example of a 1-acre homesteading layout. Then, we’ll discuss how much food you can grow, and how many animals you can keep on an acre.
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[@sugebbda1788]

Great job!!!!

[@BuyBudgetLand]

Thanks so much!

[@vincer7824]

I like this lady. She did a good job despite looking like an apparition.

[@ChristmasEve777]

LOL apparition! She did though. She sounded very friendly though so let's call her Casper.

[@derricklanders1921]

If you really want to "visualize" an acre of land, you need to superimpose an image of the average human standing either in the middle of an acre, or on the edge of an acre - that will really give you the visuals that you need.

[@kiatru9691]

Damn, never thought about that, thanks brother.

[@derricklanders1921]

@@kiatru9691 You're welcome!

[@hoborock007]

Or 4 people... each standing on the four corners of an acre

[@derricklanders1921]

@@hoborock007 That's good too!!

[@dre6960]

My dad had 150 goats 90 pigs 12 cows on 2.5 acres

[@trishleet2760]

That was very nicely presented. It helps to visualize your future. Love it. Thank you kindly.

[@anitnelav9028]

Best video on this I’ve seen.

[@zamundaafrica4611]

Thanks a lot my love!!!You sound so genuine,informed and knowledgeable about your subject.Watching from Uganda and see you soon here as you teach me more!

[@ivanashley7875]

Easy way to find out, roll it out over an acre, if it overhangs it's more than an acre, if it comes up short it's less than an acre. Glad I could clear that up for you.

[@jcdias6951]

Very good visual information.

[@unburriedtalents599]

This is SUPER helpful! Thank you for helping me imagine it! I want a homestead.

[@chriscich]

You should use the size of a Big-Box store like a Walmart or Target for reference.

[@mandypanamart310]

Thank you for this valuable information 😁

[@CLIQUEIPTV]

Thank you, enjoyed your video.

[@janinramirez7]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful!

[@BuyBudgetLand]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IndigenousIndianLady65]

Thank you! I do now feel we just need an acre...

[@Crayfish-]

I am No Sports Fan ! I was a [ Union ] Carpenter for nearly 30 years. In California They have a Law that you have to give a turn - single 100' Feet ( 30.48 Meters ) before you make a turn, / No more, no less ! If I'm Not Mistaken that is the " Standard Distance " of a " Solid White Line " before the Corner. ( If I'm wrong / Please correct me )! To the Point; Please Give the Number of Feet / So that those who use SAE measurements can Picture that . (~ ? )

[@camicri4263]

Thank you, great video!

[@virginiaprice9770]

So helpful!! Thank you

[@SANIDAHIRU3839]

Please I need more explanation on numbers of sheep, goat and chicken to cultivate in an acre of land, thank you.

[@piousminion7822]

That 1 acres mock-up looks MUCH larger than my friend's 5 acre property.

[@pankajkumarmondal4490]

Well done

[@ELCLAVE300]

I own 2.5 acres of vacant land ... Does that mean I can fit approximately 15 houses on my land?

[@3DCGdesign]

omit the end zones, an acre is 90 yards + 2'3" of an American football field. Call it 91 yards. No end zones.

[@danieladkins9227]

I have 4 lot's each lots 3.25 Acers located in Stockton Missouri near 25,000 Acer lake which is the cleanest Lake in the entire state..5 minutes from Stockton city limits and lake and dam. Jobs clos by Springfield Missouri 50 minutes away Kansas city 90 minutes away and Bolivar Missouri 20 minutes away. My lots are in a higher end subdivision gated community but we'll worth the money .125,000 to 150k it's a must see

[@realestateexpress4899]

thx

[@biayo79]

1 acre = 4046 Square Meter, there, I answered the question

[@JPaterson8942]

I drew an acre on Google maps around my house. Nearly ten neighboring houses and the next street over fit. It's also a good idea to look up a park you're familiar with and it's acreage.

[@jarvisklocke7155]

How big can you build a house on a acre of land?

[@BuyBudgetLand]

Great question! Typical homes are 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, and 5,000 sq ft would be a large mansion. Local jurisdictions have different regulations on how much home can be built on a lot -- which they call lot coverage. This generally ranges from 25% to 40% of the lot. So on a 1 acre parcel that's 43,560 sq ft, you could likely build a home between 10,890 sq ft to 17,424 sq ft, which would be an enormous home!

[@adh1980s]

Only 100 chickens for a whole acre? Wow

[@kaylamar1288]

I'd also check with the township you have land in/are going to be buying land in. Each township has its own set of rules regarding how many of each type of animal you can keep on your property in ratio to the size of your plot. Example; I live on a 50 acre farm. In my township, you can only have 50 chickens per acre. The first horse needs 5 acres, the second horse needs 2 additional acres and then one more acre added in for each horse added to the herd. It's the same for cattle as well. 100 chickens may not seem like a lot, but it is in most cases.

[@JS-jh4cy]

Think 70 by 70 yards

[@JS-jh4cy]

Easy

[@andresquinones2258]

It does not take 5 minutes to describe an acre

[@TrayDayX]

Niceee

[@mrkinshin6126]

soccer soccer fields y'all 🤣 we ain't all american

[@lydvi9924]

Interested in California only

[@JS-jh4cy]

An acre is not big enough is the reality

[@601salsa]

1 acre is 210ft by 210ft.

[@Hungry-lion]

That’ is it ? I thought it was bigger than that

[@danieladkins9227]

208.17 x 208.17 hehehe 😂 exactly

[@DrRock2009]

63m by 63m

[@dbz739921]

So none of that is going to help when you need precise measurements on a real estate test

[@juangomezfuentes8825]

Videos that are unnecesary in the metric system.

[@newhorizonslifecoachcheers]

Very informative but you need to update your appearance in the video. It would help boost interest in what you are saying. You looked washed out and look as if you are looking far out somewhere. When doing videos image is everything. Check out the great tips on creating videos here on youtube.. Thanks for the upload.