Convert Hectares to Square Meters

1 ha = 10000 m²

1 ha = 10000 m²

hectares (ha) square meters (m²)
0.5 5000
1 10000
2 20000
5 50000
10 100000
25 250000
50 500000
100 1000000
250 2500000
500 5000000
1000 10000000

To convert hectares to square meters, multiply the value by the conversion factor:

1 ha = 10000 m²

For example: 10 ha = 100000 m²

The Conversion Formula

To convert hectares to square meters, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 ha = 10000 m². For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 ha to square meters: 25 × 10000 = 250000 m². To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 10000, or equivalently multiply by 0.0001.

About hectares

The hectare (ha) is the primary unit for measuring land in the metric world. Derived from 'hecto' (hundred) and 'are' (a historical unit of 100 m²), a hectare is 100 ares, or 10,000 square meters. It is approximately 2.47 acres. It is the language of international agriculture, forestry, and rural planning. hectares are commonly used in Farm sizes, Vineyards, Forestry management, and Real estate (Europe/Asia), Wildfire reporting.

A standard international rugby field is roughly 1 hectare.

About square meters

The square meter (m²) is the SI derived unit of area. Defined as the area of a square with sides of one meter, it is the standard for real estate and construction almost everywhere outside the United States. It replaced local units like the 'toise' in France and the 'tsubo' in Japan, standardizing how the world measures space. square meters are commonly used in Apartment listings (Global), Carpet and flooring, Land surveying, and Construction blueprints, Solar panel sizing.

A standard parking spot is about 12-15 square meters.

When Would You Convert hectares to square meters?

Converting between hectares and square meters is one of the most common area conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 ha = 10000 m²) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.