Convert Hectares (ha) to Square Metres (m²) | ha in m²

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Hectares (ha) 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 Hectares to Square Metres

Formula
m² = ha x 10000
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Square Metres, multiply the number of Hectares by 10 thousand
Hectares (ha) in 1 Square Metre
There are 0 Hectares in 1 Square Metre
Square Metres (m²) in 1 Hectare
There are 10000 Square Metres in 1 Hectare

Unit Information

Hectare
/ˈhɛktɛː,ˈhɛktɑː/
Symbol: ha
Unit System: Non-SI Metric

What is the Hectare?

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

It represents the area equal to that of a square with edges 100m long (ie 1hm² or 10,000m²). This is the equivalent to about 2.47 acres.

Its size is down to its use primary use; that for measuring the size of land.

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 Hectares (ha) to Square Metres (m²)