Hectare [ha] to Square Kilometer [km2] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Hectare (ha) = 0.01 Square Kilometer (km2)
1 Square Kilometer (km2) = 100 Hectare (ha)
How to Convert Hectare to Square Kilometer
1 ha = 0.01 km2
1 km2 = 100 ha
To convert Hectare to Square Kilometer, divide the value by 100 (equivalently, multiply by 0.01). To convert Square Kilometer back to Hectare, multiply by 100.
Example: convert 10 ha to km2:
10 ha = 10 x 0.01 = 0.1 km2
Hectare
Definition: A hectare (ha) is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters. It is primarily used for measuring land area.
History/origin: The hectare was adopted as a unit of area following the French Revolution, along with the metric system. It is derived from the word 'hecto,' meaning one hundred, and 'are,' which is a unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
Current use: Hectares are commonly used in agriculture, forestry, land management, and urban planning to measure large areas of land. It's a widely used unit in many countries, particularly for agricultural land.
Square Kilometer
Definition: A square kilometer (kmΒ²) is a unit of area equal to a square that is 1 kilometer on each side. It is a multiple of the square meter, the SI unit of area.
History/origin: The square kilometer is derived from the kilometer, which is part of the metric system established in France in the late 18th century. The metric system was designed to be a standardized and coherent system of measurement based on decimal multiples.
Current use: Square kilometers are used to measure large areas, such as the size of cities, countries, lakes, and other geographical features. It's a common unit in geography, cartography, and environmental studies.
Hectare to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
| Hectare [ha] | Square Kilometer [km2] |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 0.01 km2 |
| 2 ha | 0.02 km2 |
| 5 ha | 0.05 km2 |
| 10 ha | 0.1 km2 |
| 20 ha | 0.2 km2 |
| 50 ha | 0.5 km2 |
| 100 ha | 1 km2 |
| 200 ha | 2 km2 |
| 500 ha | 5 km2 |
| 1000 ha | 10 km2 |
Common pairs of Area
Square Millimeter
Centimeter
Square Meter
Hectare
Square Kilometer
Square Inch
Square Yard
Square Foot
Acre