Hectare [ha] to Centimeter [cm2] Converter

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.

Definition: A square centimeter (cm²) is a unit of area equal to a square that is 1 centimeter on each side. It is a decimal multiple of the square meter, the SI unit of area.

History/origin: The square centimeter is derived from the centimeter, 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 centimeters are commonly used to measure smaller areas, such as the surface area of small objects, diagrams, or cross-sections. They are frequently used in scientific and technical contexts where metric units are preferred.