Ares to Hectares Converter
Convert between ares and hectares with precision for land measurement
Convert Ares and Hectares
1 are = 100 square meters
1 hectare = 10,000 square meters
Conversion Results
Common Conversion Examples
Ares to Hectares
100 ares = 1 hectare
500 ares = 5 hectares
2,500 ares = 25 hectares
50 ares = 0.5 hectares
Small Plot Examples
10 ares = 0.1 hectares (small garden)
25 ares = 0.25 hectares (residential lot)
75 ares = 0.75 hectares (small farm plot)
Hectares to Ares
1 hectare = 100 ares
3 hectares = 300 ares
7 hectares = 700 ares
10 hectares = 1,000 ares
Large Area Examples
5 hectares = 500 ares (small farm)
20 hectares = 2,000 ares (medium farm)
100 hectares = 10,000 ares (large farm)
Quick Reference
Basic Conversion
Area Equivalents
Unit Definitions
Are
100 square meters. Originally defined as a square with 10-meter sides.
Hectare
10,000 square meters. Commonly used for measuring large land areas.
Regional Usage
Ares
Common in European countries for real estate and small land measurements.
Hectares
Worldwide standard for agricultural land, forests, and large properties.
Applications
• Agriculture and farming
• Real estate transactions
• Land surveying
• Environmental studies
Understanding Ares and Hectares
What is an Are?
An are is a metric unit of area measurement equal to 100 square meters. It was originally defined as a square with sides of 10 meters each. While not commonly used in the United States, ares are still used in some European countries for real estate and land transactions.
Are Characteristics
- • 1 are = 100 square meters (exact)
- • Square with 10m × 10m sides
- • Used for smaller land plots
- • Common in European real estate
Practical Examples
- • Residential garden: 5-20 ares
- • Building lot: 10-50 ares
- • Small vineyard plot: 50-200 ares
What is a Hectare?
A hectare is a metric unit of area measurement equal to 10,000 square meters or 100 ares. It's the most commonly used unit worldwide for measuring large areas of land, especially in agriculture, forestry, and land management.
Hectare Characteristics
- • 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters (exact)
- • 1 hectare = 100 ares (exact)
- • Square with 100m × 100m sides
- • International standard for large areas
Practical Examples
- • Soccer field: ~0.7 hectares
- • Small farm: 5-50 hectares
- • Large farm: 100-1000+ hectares
- • City park: 1-20 hectares
🔢 Conversion Formulas
Ares to Hectares: hectares = ares ÷ 100
Example: 500 ares ÷ 100 = 5 hectares
Hectares to Ares: ares = hectares × 100
Example: 7 hectares × 100 = 700 ares
⚠️ Important Notes
Precision: This calculator uses exact conversion factors
Regional Variations: Some regions may use local definitions
Legal Use: For official transactions, verify with local authorities
Accuracy: Results are mathematically precise for the given conversion