This page brings together practical reference information to support lawncare, groundcare and weed control. It is designed as a quick-access resource for both professional users and domestic gardeners, covering measurements, conversions and essential spray information.
Understanding area measurements is important when calculating application rates, coverage and product quantities. The tables below provide common metric and imperial conversions used across lawn and groundcare applications.
| Area measurement | Metric | Imperial | Equivalent to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hectare (ha) | 10,000m² | 2.47 acres (ac) | 1.4 football pitches, 38 tennis courts, 20 golf greens, 6.25 bowling greens |
| 1 acre (ac) | 4,046m² | 0.4 hectares | 0.56 football pitches, 15.4 tennis courts, 8 golf greens, 2.5 bowling greens |
| Volume | Millilitres (ml) | Pints | Fluid ounces (fl oz) | Gallons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 litre (1L) | 1,000ml | 2.1 pints | 25 fluid ounces (fl oz) | 0.2 gallons |
| 1 gallon | 4,546ml (4.54L) | 8 pints | 160 fluid ounces (fl oz) |
| Weight | Equivalent to |
|---|---|
| 1oz | 28.35g |
| 1g | 0.035oz |
| 1lb | 0.454kg |
| 1,000g | 1kg |
| 1kg | 2.2lb (pounds) |
| 1kg | 0.15st (stones) |
| 1 Tonne (metric) | 1,000kg |
| 1 Tonne (metric) | 0.984 Ton (imperial) |
| Hundred Weight | 50kg |
Applying too little product may result in poor control, while applying too much can cause damage and waste. Using accurate measurements and following label instructions helps ensure safe, effective and compliant use of products across lawns, gardens and larger groundcare areas.
Keeping accurate spray records is essential for safe application, compliance and good practice. Our spray record sheets can be used to log application details including product used, area treated, rate and weather conditions.
If you are unsure about measurements, application rates or which product is most suitable, get in touch with our experienced team today.
