# NMA vs. NRA: Net Mineral Acres vs. Net Royalty Acres Explained

> Net mineral acres (NMA) and net royalty acres (NRA) are two different measures of mineral ownership, and confusing them is one of the most common reasons owners misjudge what their minerals are worth. Here's the difference, how to convert between them, and why NRA figures must always state their royalty basis.

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**Generated:** 2026-07-02 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Page Outline
- Net Mineral Acres vs. Net Royalty Acres (NMA vs. NRA): What You Actually Own

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