What is a Hectare? (ha)
Definition
A hectare (symbol: ha) is a unit of area in the metric system equal to 10,000 square meters, or a square 100 meters on each side. It is the standard metric unit for measuring land area, used worldwide for agriculture, forestry, and land management. One hectare is roughly the size of a standard sports field.
Common Uses
- › Agricultural land area
- › Forest and nature reserve sizes
- › Urban planning and zoning
- › Land sales outside the US
Converters
Key Facts
- Symbolha
- CategoryArea
- 1 ha = 10,000 m²
- 1 ha ≈ 2.471 ac
- 1 ha = 0.01 km²
- 100 ha = 1 km²
Related Terms
About the Hectare
A hectare (symbol: ha) is a unit of area in the metric system equal to 10,000 square meters, or a square 100 meters on each side. It is the standard metric unit for measuring land area, used worldwide for agriculture, forestry, and land management. One hectare is roughly the size of a standard sports field.
Equivalents and conversions
- 1 ha = 10,000 m²
- 1 ha ≈ 2.471 ac
- 1 ha = 0.01 km²
- 100 ha = 1 km²