Convert Ares (a) to Square Metres (m²) | a in m²

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Ares (a) to Square Metres (m²) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Ares to Square Metres

Formula
m² = a x 100
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Square Metres, multiply the number of Ares by 100.0
Ares (a) in 1 Square Metre
There are 0.01 Ares in 1 Square Metre
Square Metres (m²) in 1 Are
There are 100 Square Metres in 1 Are

Unit Information

Are
/ɑː,ə/
Symbol: a
Unit System: Non-SI Metric

What is the Are?

The are is a unit of area and is a non-SI but metric unit with the symbol a.

It measures exactly 100m² which is the equivalent to 0.0247 acres.

The are is the principle unit for measuring the size of land across the world.

Square Metre
/skwɛːˌˈmiːtə/
Symbol:
Unit System: SI

What is the Square Metre?

The square metre is a unit of area and is an SI derived unit with the symbol m².

It was introduced in 1954 when the International System of Units was established and was derived directly from one of the original 6 base units - the metre (m).

It can be prefixed with any of the SI symbols that multiply it up or down such as km² (square kilometre) or µm2 (square micrometre). It is the most commonly used unit of area and is recognised all over the world.


Conversion Tables for Ares (a) to Square Metres (m²)