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