Convert square mile to hectare
Please provide values below to convert square mile [mi^2] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to square mile.
How to Convert Square Mile to Hectare
1 mi^2 = 258.9988110336 ha
Example: convert 15 mi^2 to ha:
15 mi^2 = 15 × 258.9988110336 ha = 3884.982165504 ha
Square Mile to Hectare Conversion Table
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Square Mile
A square mile is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile each.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in the United States and the United Kingdom for land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, the square mile is primarily used in the United States and the UK for measuring land areas, such as in real estate, geography, and environmental studies, within the context of the 'Area' converter in 'Common Converters'.
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.