How to Describe a Plot, an Acre and a Hectare in Simple English
Knowledge Check
If you are interested in buying or selling land in Nigeria, you need to know how to measure and describe the size of the land. Different units of area are used to measure land in Nigeria, such as plots, acres and hectares. In this blog post, I will explain what these units mean and how they relate to each other. I will also give you some examples and pictures to help you understand better.
What is a Plot?
A plot is a piece of land that is marked out for a specific purpose, such as building a house or farming. The size of a plot can vary depending on the location and the type of land use. However, according to Nigeria's land divisions, the standard plot for house construction is **100 x 50ft**, which means it is 100 feet long and 50 feet wide. This is equivalent to **15.2 x 30.5m** in meters, or **463.6 sqm** in square meters.
To give you an idea of how big a plot is, imagine a basketball court. A standard basketball court is 94 x 50ft, which is slightly smaller than a plot. Here is a picture of a basketball court:
![Basketball court]
A plot can accommodate a standard house with a small compound. Here is an example of a house built on a plot:
What is an Acre?
An acre is another unit of area that is commonly used to measure large pieces of land. An acre is a rectangular plot of land with a total area of 4,046 sqm or 43,560sq ft. This means that an acre is much bigger than a plot. In fact, you can fit about 8.7 plots in an acre.
An acre can be divided into smaller fractions, such as half an acre, a quarter of an acre, or a tenth of an acre. These fractions are useful when you want to buy or sell smaller pieces of land within an acre. Here are some examples of fractions of an acre:
Half an acre: 2,023sqm or 21,780sq ft
A quarter of an acre: 1,011sqm or 10,890sq ft
A tenth of an acre: 404sqm or 4,356sq ft
What is a Hectare?
A hectare is another unit of area that is widely used to measure large pieces of land. A hectare is a square plot of land with a side length of **100m** or **328ft**. This means that a hectare has an area of **10,000sqm** or **107,639sq ft**. A hectare is much bigger than an acre or a plot. In fact, you can fit about **2.47 acres** or **21.5 plots** in a hectare.
To illustrate how big a hectare is, think of ten football fields arranged in a square. That would be roughly equal to a hectare.
A hectare can also be divided into smaller fractions, such as half a hectare, a quarter of a hectare, or a tenth of a hectare. These fractions are useful when you want to buy or sell smaller pieces of land within a hectare. Here are some examples of fractions of a hectare:
Half a hectare: 5,000sqm or 53,820sq ft
A quarter of a hectare: 2,500sqm or 26,910sq ft
A tenth of a hectare: 1,000sqm or 10,764sq ft
Conclusion
I hope this post has helped you understand how to describe a plot, an acre, and a hectare in simple English. These units of area are important when you want to buy or sell land in Nigeria. You should always check the size and shape of the land before you make any transaction. You can also use online tools or calculators to convert between different units of area.
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