1 ha equals 0.01 km². To convert Hectare to Square kilometer, multiply the value by 0.01; divide by 0.01 to convert back. Enter any number above and the result appears instantly — free and entirely in your browser.
How do you convert Hectare to Square kilometer?
The conversion formula is km² = ha × 0.01. The conversion factor is fixed by definition, so the result is always exact.
Hectare to Square kilometer conversion table
| ha | km² |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 0.01 km² |
| 5 ha | 0.05 km² |
| 10 ha | 0.1 km² |
| 50 ha | 0.5 km² |
| 100 ha | 1 km² |
| 1,000 ha | 10 km² |
What is Hectare (ha)?
The hectare (ha) is exactly 10,000 m² — a square of 100 × 100 metres. It is the standard unit for farmland, forests and large plots, and equals about 2.47 acres.
What is Square kilometer (km²)?
The square kilometre (km²) equals one million square metres or 100 hectares. It measures cities, lakes and countries — Germany, for example, covers about 357,600 km².
Why convert Hectare to Square kilometer?
Metric countries measure land in square metres and hectares, while the US and UK use square feet and acres. Flats, plots and farmland constantly mix these units, so converting area is routine in real estate, gardening and agriculture.
One hectare is defined as exactly 10,000 m² (BIPM SI brochure), and one international acre is exactly 4,046.8564224 m² — so 1 ha equals about 2.4711 acres. A standard football pitch covers roughly 0.7 ha.
How to convert Hectare to Square kilometer
- Enter the value in Hectare into the left field of the converter.
- Read the result in Square kilometer instantly in the right field — it updates automatically.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction (Square kilometer to Hectare).
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