Convert hectares to square kilometers
Accurate tool to convert between ha and km²
Area
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
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
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.