What is a Hectare (ha)?

A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or approximately 2.471 acres.

Definition

Symbol

ha

Category

Area

System

Metric

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1 Hectare = 10000000000 Square Millimeter (mm²)

1 Hectare = 100000000 Square Centimeter (cm²)

1 Hectare = 10000 Square Meter ()

1 Hectare = 0.01 Square Kilometer (km²)

1 Hectare = 15500000 Square Inch (in²)

Common Uses

  • Agricultural land
  • Forest area
  • Urban planning

Hectare Conversions

Related Units