Convert hectare to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert hectare [ha] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to hectare.
How to Convert Hectare to Square Kilometer
1 ha = 0.01 km^2
Example: convert 15 ha to km^2:
15 ha = 15 × 0.01 km^2 = 0.15 km^2
Hectare to Square Kilometer 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 Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.