Convert Hectare to Square Kilometer
Use this free converter to change hectares (ha) into square kilometers (km²). Hectare and square kilometer both measure area. As a quick reference, 1 ha equals 0.01 km², and 1 km² equals 100 ha.
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Square Kilometer (km²)
0.01
1 ha = 0.01 km²
Area conversion table
| Hectare | Square Kilometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001 |
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 0.5 | 0.005 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
How to convert Hectare to Square Kilometer
Multiply the hectare value by 0.01 to get square kilometers.
- Enter the number of hectares you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in square kilometers.
- Worked example: 15 ha × 0.01 = 0.15 km².
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (square kilometer to hectare).
About these units
Hectare (ha)
- Definition
- A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, or about 2.47 acres.
- History
- It was introduced with the metric system as a practical unit for land.
- Current use
- Hectares are the standard unit for farmland and land area in most of the world.
Square Kilometer (km²)
- Definition
- A square kilometer (km²) is the area of a square one kilometer on each side, equal to 1,000,000 square meters.
- History
- It is a metric multiple of the square meter for large areas.
- Current use
- Square kilometers measure the area of cities, regions, lakes, and countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many square kilometers are in a hectare?
There are 0.01 km² in 1 ha. To convert, multiply the number of hectares by 0.01.
How do I convert hectares to square kilometers?
Multiply the hectare value by 0.01 to get square kilometers. For example, 10 ha = 0.1 km².
Is this hectare-to-square kilometer converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Hectare to other area units
| Unit | 1 Hectare equals |
|---|---|
| Square Meter (m²) | 10000 m² |
| Square Kilometer (km²) | 0.01 km² |
| Square Centimeter (cm²) | 100000000 cm² |
| Square Mile (mi²) | 0.0038610216 mi² |
| Square Yard (yd²) | 11959.9 yd² |
| Square Foot (ft²) | 107639.1 ft² |
| Square Inch (in²) | 15500031 in² |
| Acre (ac) | 2.4710538 ac |