Land Area Calculator (Ares)
Calculate land area in "Ares" based on dimensions in meters.
What is an Are?
The are (symbol: a) is a unit of area measurement equal to 100 square meters ($10m \times 10m$). It is primarily used in several European, CIS, and Asian countries to measure small plots of land where the square meter is too small and the hectare is too large.
How to Calculate Are
To calculate the area in ares, you must first determine the area in square meters and then divide that total by 100. The mathematical formula is:
Area in Ares (a) = (Length in meters × Width in meters) / 100
Step-by-Step Calculation Example
Suppose you have a rectangular piece of land with the following dimensions:
- Length: 40 meters
- Width: 25 meters
1. Multiply length by width: 40 × 25 = 1,000 square meters.
2. Divide the result by 100: 1,000 / 100 = 10.
The land area is 10 ares.
Are to Common Units Conversion Table
| Unit | Equivalent in Ares (a) |
|---|---|
| 1 Square Meter (m²) | 0.01 a |
| 1 Are (a) | 1 a |
| 1 Hectare (ha) | 100 a |
| 1 Square Kilometer (km²) | 10,000 a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Are the same as an Acre?
No. They are different units. 1 Are is approximately 0.0247 acres. Conversely, 1 acre is approximately 40.47 ares. "Are" is a metric unit, while "Acre" is an imperial/US customary unit.
How many ares are in a hectare?
There are exactly 100 ares in 1 hectare. The word "hectare" actually comes from the prefix "hecto" (meaning 100) and "are".