Hectare (ha) – A Metric Standard for Land Measurement
The hectare is a metric unit commonly used to measure large tracts of land, especially in agriculture, forestry, and urban planning. One hectare equals 10,000 square meters.
History & Background:Introduced as part of the metric system, the hectare simplifies the measurement of extensive land areas and is now used worldwide.
Applications:Hectares are used to define the size of farms, forests, and large development projects.
Conversion Table
| Unit | Conversion Factor | Equivalent of 1 Hectare |
|---|---|---|
| Hectare (ha) | 1 ha = 1 ha | 1 |
| Square Meter (m²) | 1 ha = 10,000 m² | 10,000 |
| Square Kilometer (km²) | 1 ha = 0.01 km² | 0.01 |
| Acre | 1 ha ≈ 2.471 acres | 2.471 |
| Square Foot (ft²) | 1 ha ≈ 107,639 ft² | 107,639 |
| Square Yard (yd²) | 1 ha ≈ 1196 yd² | 1196 |
| Square Inch (in²) | 1 ha ≈ 1.55e+7 in² | 15,500,000 |
This detailed conversion table helps in comparing the hectare with both metric and imperial units, facilitating a better understanding of land size.