Hectare to Square Meter Converter
Convert land area measurements accurately between Hectares, Square Meters, Acres, and Square Feet.
Understanding Land Area: The Hectare to Square Meter Conversion
When dealing with real estate, agricultural planning, or environmental studies, understanding land measurements is crucial. The hectare (ha) is a non-SI metric unit of area which is widely used globally for measuring large plots of land, particularly in agriculture and forestry.
What is a Hectare?
A hectare is a metric unit equal to a square with 100-meter sides. It was first introduced in France in 1795 and remains the legal unit for land measurement in most countries using the metric system. One hectare is exactly 10,000 square meters.
The Conversion Formula
To convert hectares to other common units of measurement, use the following mathematical constants:
- Hectares to Square Meters: Multiply the hectare value by 10,000.
- Hectares to Acres: Multiply the hectare value by 2.47105.
- Hectares to Square Feet: Multiply the hectare value by 107,639.1.
| Hectares (ha) | Square Meters (m²) | Acres (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² | 2.47 ac |
| 5 ha | 50,000 m² | 12.35 ac |
| 10 ha | 100,000 m² | 24.71 ac |
Real-World Examples
To put these numbers into perspective, consider these realistic land area examples:
Example 1: A standard FIFA professional football pitch is approximately 0.714 hectares (7,140 m²). Therefore, a 10-hectare farm is equivalent to roughly 14 full-sized football pitches.
Example 2: If you are looking at a 2.5-hectare plot of rural land, you are looking at 25,000 square meters or roughly 6.18 acres. This is typically enough space for a small hobby farm or a significant residential estate with livestock.
How to Use This Calculator
Using our Hectare to Square Meter converter is simple. Just enter the number of hectares in the input field above and click "Convert Area." The tool will instantly calculate the equivalent area in square meters, acres, square feet, and square kilometers, ensuring you have the precise data needed for legal documents or agricultural planning.