Acres Per Hour Mowing Calculator

Calculate how many acres you can mow per hour based on your mower's cutting width and mowing speed

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

Acres Per Hour: --

Acres Per 8 Hours: --

Mowing Time per Acre: --

Calculation Formula

Acres Per Hour = (Cutting Width (feet) × Mowing Speed (mph) × 0.5280) ÷ 43560

Where:
Cutting Width (feet) = Width of the mower's cutting path
Mowing Speed (mph) = Speed at which you're mowing
0.5280 = Conversion factor from mph to feet per hour
43560 = Number of square feet in an acre

Acres Per Hour Mowing Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Acres Per Hour Mowing Calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the width of your mower's cutting path in feet (e.g., 42 inches = 3.5 feet)
  2. Enter your mowing speed in miles per hour (mph)
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to see your mowing capacity
  4. The calculator will show your mowing rate in acres per hour, acres per 8-hour workday, and the time needed to mow one acre

Understanding the Results

The calculator helps you determine how efficiently your mower is working. Knowing your mowing rate helps you:

  • Estimate how long a mowing job will take
  • Compare different mowers
  • Plan your mowing schedule efficiently
  • Optimize fuel usage

Example Calculation

If you have a mower with a 36-inch cutting width (3 feet) and you mow at 3 mph:

Acres per hour = (3 feet × 3 mph × 0.5280) ÷ 43560 = 0.000042 acres per hour

In an 8-hour workday, you could mow approximately 0.000338 acres (or about 37,500 square feet).

Important Notes

This calculator provides an estimate based on ideal conditions. Actual mowing speed may vary based on:

  • Ground conditions (flat vs. hilly)
  • Grass height and type
  • Weather conditions
  • Mower maintenance and condition