Square kilometers (km²) to Hectares (ha) Conversion
Square kilometers
The square kilometre is a unit of area equal to one million square metres (10⁶ m²) and is the standard unit for expressing the surface areas of countries, cities, lakes, forests, and other large geographic features. Russia, the world's largest country, covers approximately 17.1 million km². The surface area of Earth is approximately 510.1 million km², of which about 70.8% is ocean.
Hectares
The hectare is a unit of area equal to exactly 10,000 square metres (100 m × 100 m), the standard unit for measuring agricultural land, forest area, and nature reserves internationally. The word derives from the Greek hekaton (hundred) and the French are (100 m²). One hectare is approximately 2.471 acres, and global food production statistics and deforestation rates are almost universally expressed in hectares.
| Square kilometers (km²) | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 km² | 10.00 ha |
| 1 km² | 100.00 ha |
| 2 km² | 200.00 ha |
| 3 km² | 300.00 ha |
| 5 km² | 500.00 ha |
| 10 km² | 1,000.00 ha |
| 20 km² | 2,000.00 ha |
| 30 km² | 3,000.00 ha |
| 50 km² | 5,000.00 ha |
| 100 km² | 10,000.00 ha |
| 1000 km² | 100,000.00 ha |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many hectares are in 1 square kilometers?
1 square kilometers (km²) is exactly 100.000 hectares (ha).
How do I convert square kilometers to hectares?
Multiply the value in square kilometers by 100.000 to get the result in hectares. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.