Is 100 hectares 1 square kilometre?

Yes. One square kilometre is exactly 1,000,000 m². Since 1 hectare is 10,000 m², 100 hectares equals 1 km².

Why use a hectare to hectare converter if the value is the same?

The converter standardizes your input, helps reduce formatting errors, and presents a clear result you can copy into reports, forms, or land records.

Convert hectare to hectare

Simple 1:1 conversion. Enter an area in hectares and instantly see the same value in ha with clean formatting.

Decimals:

hectare

The result updates automatically as you type. 1 hectare (hectare) = 1 ha (same unit).

Tip: start by entering a value above to see it formatted as hectares (ha).

How the hectare to hectare converter works

Hectare (spelled out) and ha (symbol) represent the same unit of area: a standardized metric unit commonly used for land measurement in agriculture, forestry, and planning. Our tool simply takes your input in hectares and returns the same numerical value labeled in ha—helping you copy, format, or validate data quickly without second-guessing units.

How to use this calculator

Enter any land area value in the top field (hectare).
Watch the bottom field update instantly with the equivalent in ha.
Adjust the decimals control to match the precision you need for reports or surveys.
Copy the result directly into your documents, contracts, or GIS notes.

Because the conversion ratio is exactly 1:1, there is no rounding error—only formatting and precision control.

About Hectare

A hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square meters. It is widely used to describe fields, farms, forests, parks, and land parcels. The symbol “ha” is simply the concise notation for hectare.

Quick conversion chart: hectare to ha

Hectare	ha
0.25	0.25
0.5	0.5
1	1
2	2
5	5
10	10
50	50
100	100

How many hectares are in 1 hectare?

Exactly 1. The unit and the symbol describe the same size of land.

How big is a hectare vs acre?

1 hectare ≈ 2.47105 acres. If you know the size in hectares, multiply by 2.47105 to estimate acres; divide acres by 2.47105 to get hectares.

Is 1 hectare 10,000 m²?

Yes. Imagine a square 100 m by 100 m: that is exactly 1 hectare.

Is 100 hectares 1 sq km?

Also yes. 100 hectares = 1,000,000 m², which is the same as 1 km². This makes hectares convenient for relating farms or estates to map scales.

FAQs

Why bother converting hectare to ha if they are identical?

The calculator standardizes your numbers, enforces consistent decimal precision, and provides a clear, ready-to-copy value labeled with the correct symbol.

Can I use this for official land records?

This tool is for quick reference only. Always verify values in official cadastral, legal, or survey documents before finalizing any transaction.

Does the calculator support other units?

This page focuses purely on hectare ↔ ha. For acres, square meters, and other unit conversions, use our dedicated conversion tools.