Hectare is the metric equivalent and has been used by scientists &c for many years. I've never really worked out what an acre is but hectare is easy = half a football pitch!
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Originally Posted by stripee  Today I read the word "acre" is no longer to be used from 2010 in the UK, replaced by "hectare" - which sounds French to me. Anyone have more sayings using the word "acre"? Or other obsolete measurements? I'm a bit sad about this although have become used to buying in kilos and metres  |