Convert square kilometers to hectares

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Square kilometers

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

Hectares

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

Formula

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

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.

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.

Quick Conversion Table

square kilometers (km2) ha (ha)
1 100
2 200
5 500
10 1000
25 2500
50 5000
100 10000
500 50000
1000 100000
2500 250000
5000 500000
10000 1,000,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How to convert square kilometers to ha?

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

How many ha in 1 square kilometers?

1 square kilometers is equal to 100 ha.

What is a square kilometers?

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

What is a ha?

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