Convert hectare to square decimeter
Please provide values below to convert hectare [ha] to square decimeter [dm^2], or Convert square decimeter to hectare.
How to Convert Hectare to Square Decimeter
1 ha = 1000000 dm^2
Example: convert 15 ha to dm^2:
15 ha = 15 × 1000000 dm^2 = 15000000 dm^2
Hectare to Square Decimeter Conversion Table
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Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.
Square Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.