Convert hectares to square kilometers

Accurate tool to convert between ha and km²

Area

1
Save this conversion to your history

Hectares

The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.

Square kilometers

The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.

Formula

To convert from ha to square kilometers, divide the area by 100.

ha (ha)

Description

The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.

History

Introduced in 1795 as part of the metric system.

Symbol Origin

From 'hecto' (hundred) and 'are'.

Usage Context

Commonly used for measuring land, agriculture, and forestry.

Main Usage

International use

Did you know?

A hectare is roughly equivalent to standard international rugby field.

square kilometers (km2)

Description

The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.

History

Derived from the kilometer. Used for large scale geographical measurements.

Symbol Origin

Square of 'kilometer'.

Usage Context

Used for measuring countries, cities, and lakes.

Main Usage

International use

Did you know?

Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, is only 0.44 km².

Quick Conversion Table

ha (ha) square kilometers (km2)
1 0.01
2 0.02
5 0.05
10 0.1
25 0.25
50 0.5
100 1
500 5
1000 10
2500 25
5000 50
10000 100

Frequently Asked Questions

How to convert ha to square kilometers?

To convert from ha to square kilometers, divide the area by 100.

How many square kilometers in 1 ha?

1 ha is equal to 0.01 square kilometers.

What is a ha?

The hectare is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.

What is a square kilometers?

The square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to one million square meters.