hectare to square meter
Convert hectare (ha) to square meter (m²). Use an editable area converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 ha = 10,000 m²
Conversion formula
One hectare equals 10,000 square meter. Multiply your value in hectare by this factor to get square meter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 hectare:5 × 10,000 = 50,000 m²
Conversion table
| hectare (ha) | square meter (m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 100 |
| 0.1 | 1,000 |
| 1 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 20,000 |
| 5 | 50,000 |
| 10 | 100,000 |
| 25 | 250,000 |
| 50 | 500,000 |
| 100 | 1,000,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000,000 |
About these measurements
Area measures a surface in two dimensions.
The base reference used here is the square meter. One hectare is 10,000 base units; one square meter is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
Square a length factor to convert an area. Units with equal factors can have different conventional uses.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert ha to m²?
Multiply the quantity in ha by 10,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the square meter to hectare converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
