Hectares to Square Meters Converter
Convert between hectares and square meters for precise metric area measurements
Metric Area Conversion Calculator
Large metric unit (1 ha = 10,000 m²)
Base metric area unit (SI unit)
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: Square Meters = Hectares × 10,000
Calculation: 0 ha × 10,000 = 0 m²
Reference: This is an exact conversion - 1 hectare = exactly 10,000 square meters
Common Conversions
| Hectares | Square Meters |
|---|---|
| 0.0001 ha | 1 m² |
| 0.001 ha | 10 m² |
| 0.01 ha | 100 m² |
| 0.1 ha | 1,000 m² |
| 0.5 ha | 5,000 m² |
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² |
| 2 ha | 20,000 m² |
| 5 ha | 50,000 m² |
| 10 ha | 1,00,000 m² |
| 100 ha | 10,00,000 m² |
Quick Reference
Basic Conversions
1 hectare = 10,000 m² (exact)
1 m² = 0.0001 hectares (exact)
1 hectare = 2.471 acres
1 hectare = 107,639 sq ft
Metric System Benefits
Decimal-based system
Easy mental calculations
International standard
Usage Context
Hectares: Large areas
Square meters: Precise measurements
Both are metric standards
Area Scale Examples
Small Room
20 m² (0.002 ha)
House
200 m² (0.02 ha)
Football Field
7,140 m² (0.714 ha)
City Park
100,000 m² (10 ha)
Understanding Hectares and Square Meters
What are Hectares and Square Meters?
Both hectares and square meters are metric units of area measurement. A hectare is defined as exactly 10,000 square meters, making the conversion perfectly straightforward with no rounding needed.
When to Use Each Unit
Use Hectares For:
- • Large agricultural areas
- • Forest and park measurements
- • Urban planning and zoning
- • International land transactions
Use Square Meters For:
- • Building floor plans
- • Room and property measurements
- • Precise area calculations
- • Construction and architecture
Conversion Formula
Square Meters = Hectares × 10,000
Hectares = Square Meters ÷ 10,000
Practical Examples
Small Garden Example
500 m² = 0.05 hectares
Football Field Example
0.714 hectares = 7,140 m²
Small Farm Example
5 hectares = 50,000 m²
Detailed Conversion Table
Small to Medium Areas (Hectares to Square Meters)
| Hectares | Square Meters | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 ha | 10 m² | Small room |
| 0.01 ha | 100 m² | Apartment |
| 0.1 ha | 1,000 m² | Large lot |
| 0.5 ha | 5,000 m² | Small park |
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² | Standard unit |
Large Areas (Square Meters to Hectares)
| Square Meters | Hectares | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 m² | 0.1 ha | Large garden |
| 5,000 m² | 0.5 ha | Small field |
| 10,000 m² | 1.0 ha | Standard hectare |
| 50,000 m² | 5.0 ha | Medium farm |
| 100,000 m² | 10.0 ha | Large park |