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Farm unit converter

Convert area, mass, yield, spray volume, depth and volume between the units used in each region and each market.

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VerificationRevision 12/11/2026

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Conversion only works within the same quantity: area to area, mass to mass, and so on. The alqueire varies by region; confirm the measure used in your contract or property deed.

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Same quantity, all units

The source value converted to each unit in the same category.

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Other definitions of alqueire and bag

The same value converted to the alternative measure of alqueire or bag, compared with the current measure.

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    How to use the converter

    Enter the value, then choose the source unit and the target unit. The converter only accepts units of the same quantity, and shows the same amount next to it in all units of that quantity.

    Worked example

    A 10 hectare property expressed in São Paulo alqueires.

    10 ha = 100,000 m². Divide by 24,200 m² per alqueire: 4.13 paulista alqueires. The same land in mineiro alqueires would be 2.07 alqueires.

    Most used conversions

    DeForFactor
    sc de 60 kg/hat/ha× 0.06
    arroba/habags/ha of 60 kg× 0.25
    soybean bushel/acresc/ha× 1.12
    gallons/acreL/ha× 9.35
    inch of rainmm× 25.4

    Common mistakes

    • Using alqueire without confirming the region: the difference between the São Paulo and Minas Gerais alqueire is double.
    • Convert 50 kg bags as if they were 60 kg bags, common for beans and other crops.
    • Mixing up mm of water depth with mm of pipe diameter.

    To apply a converted depth, see the irrigation depth in mm and m³; for the spray volume, use the tank mix.

    Method, assumptions, and references

    Equations used

    Converted value = Value × Source unit factor ÷ Target unit factor
    Factors relative to the base unit of each quantity (m², kg, kg/ha, L/ha, mm, L)

    Assumptions and limits

    • The paulista (24,200 m²), mineiro (48,400 m²) and baiano (96,800 m²) alqueires are traditional measures; the unit varies by region and must be confirmed in the deed or contract.
    • The bag for soybean and corn is 60 kg; for beans and others it may be 50 kg. Confirm the bag size used in your region's market.
    • Bushel, acre and gallon are the usual US definitions; the conversion is exact within these definitions.

    Standards and technical documents

    • BIPM. The International System of Units (SI). 9th ed. Sèvres: BIPM, 2019.

    Legislation and regulations in Brazil

    • Conmetro Resolution No. 12/1988: adoption of the International System of Units (SI) in Brazil

    Frequently asked questions

    How many square meters are in an alqueire?

    It depends on the region. In Brazil the alqueire varies: the paulista alqueire is 24,200 m², the mineiro 48,400 m², and the baiano 96,800 m². Confirm the area used in the deed or contract.

    How to convert bags/ha to kg/ha?

    Multiply the bags by 60 kg. For example, 120 bags/ha equal 7,200 kg/ha, or 7.2 t/ha.

    What is the difference between a soybean bushel and a corn bushel?

    By the US standard, a soybean bushel weighs 60 pounds (27.2 kg) and a corn bushel 56 pounds (25.4 kg). So the same conversion changes depending on the crop.

    How many liters is 1 mm of water depth?

    1 mm over 1 m² is 1 litre, and 1 mm per hectare is 10 m³. One inch of rain is 25.4 mm.