Square Meters to Hectares Converter
Convert square meters (m²) to hectares (ha) for large areas
Square Meters to Hectares Calculator
Enter area in square meters to convert to hectares
0.000000 ha
ha = m² ÷ 10,000
Conversion Formula
Common Square Meters to Hectares Conversions
Quick reference for land and agricultural areas
Small plot
1,000 m²
0.1 ha
Quarter hectare
2,500 m²
0.3 ha
Half hectare
5,000 m²
0.5 ha
One hectare
10,000 m²
1.0 ha
Two hectares
20,000 m²
2.0 ha
Five hectares
50,000 m²
5.0 ha
Ten hectares
100,000 m²
10.0 ha
One square kilometer
1,000,000 m²
100.0 ha
What is a Hectare?
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters. It's commonly used worldwide for measuring large areas like farms, forests, and land parcels.
Why Use Hectares?
Hectares provide a convenient way to express large areas without using huge numbers. They're the standard unit for agricultural land, forestry, and environmental measurements globally.
When Do You Need It?
Agricultural planning, forestry management, environmental studies, land development projects, and any large-scale area measurements requiring metric units.
Conversion Examples
Step-by-Step Example:
Convert 25,000 m² to hectares:
1. Divide by 10,000: 25,000 ÷ 10,000 = 2.5
Result: 25,000 m² = 2.5 hectares
Key Facts
- •1 hectare = 10,000 square meters exactly
- •1 hectare = 100m × 100m (square)
- •1 square kilometer = 100 hectares
- •Standard unit for agricultural land globally
- •Used in environmental and forestry reports