The Hectare (ha) in Area

What is Hectare (ha)

The hectare is a unit of area commonly used in land measurement. It is represented by the symbol "ha" and is part of the metric system. One hectare is defined as the area of a square with sides of 100 meters, which gives it an area of 10,000 square meters, or m². The hectare is most often used in agriculture, forestry, and land planning, making it a vital unit in these fields.

The hectare is convenient for expressing large areas. For example, when assessing land for farming or forestry, the hectare provides a manageable way to communicate the size of a piece of land without using overly large or small numbers. Its relationship with other units of area helps to simplify conversions and comparisons.

Common conversions values

A hectare can be converted into various other area units. Here are some common conversion values:

• 1 (ha) = 0.01 (km²)
• 1 (ha) = 10 (daa)
• 1 (ha) = 100 (a)
• 1 (ha) = 10,000 (m²)
• 1 (ha) = 1*10^6 (dm²)
• 1 (ha) = 1*10^8 (cm²)
• 1 (ha) = 1*10^10 (mm²)
• 1 (ha) = 0.003861022 (mi²)
• 1 (ha) = 2.471054 (ac)
• 1 (ha) = 9.884215 (ro)
• 1 (ha) = 24.71054 (ch²)
• 1 (ha) = 395.3686 (rd²)
• 1 (ha) = 1076.391 (sq)
• 1 (ha) = 11959.9 (yd²)
• 1 (ha) = 107639.1 (ft²)
• 1 (ha) = 15500030 (in²)
• 1 (ha) = 19735250 (circ in)
• 1 (ha) = 1.550003*10^13 (th²)

Understanding these conversion values is important when dealing with different land measurements. Whether you are converting hectares into acres for a property listing or translating land dimensions for agricultural purposes, knowing how to quickly navigate these units can save time and ensure accuracy.