1 km² equals 100 ha. To convert Square kilometer to Hectare, multiply the value by 100; divide by 100 to convert back. Enter any number above and the result appears instantly — free and entirely in your browser.
How do you convert Square kilometer to Hectare?
The conversion formula is ha = km² × 100. The conversion factor is fixed by definition, so the result is always exact.
Square kilometer to Hectare conversion table
| km² | ha |
|---|---|
| 1 km² | 100 ha |
| 5 km² | 500 ha |
| 10 km² | 1,000 ha |
| 50 km² | 5,000 ha |
| 100 km² | 10,000 ha |
| 1,000 km² | 100,000 ha |
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.
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.
Why convert Square kilometer to Hectare?
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 Square kilometer to Hectare
- Enter the value in Square kilometer into the left field of the converter.
- Read the result in Hectare instantly in the right field — it updates automatically.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction (Hectare to Square kilometer).
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