Convert Square Kilometer to Hectare
Use this free converter to change square kilometers (km²) into hectares (ha). Square kilometer and hectare both measure area. As a quick reference, 1 km² equals 100 ha, and 1 ha equals 0.01 km².
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Hectare (ha)
100
1 km² = 100 ha
Area conversion table
| Square Kilometer | Hectare |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 20 | 2000 |
| 25 | 2500 |
| 50 | 5000 |
| 100 | 10000 |
| 1,000 | 100000 |
How to convert Square Kilometer to Hectare
Multiply the square kilometer value by 100 to get hectares.
- Enter the number of square kilometers you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in hectares.
- Worked example: 15 km² × 100 = 1500 ha.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (hectare to square kilometer).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many hectares are in a square kilometer?
There are 100 ha in 1 km². To convert, multiply the number of square kilometers by 100.
How do I convert square kilometers to hectares?
Multiply the square kilometer value by 100 to get hectares. For example, 10 km² = 1000 ha.
Is this square kilometer-to-hectare 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 Square Kilometer to other area units
| Unit | 1 Square Kilometer equals |
|---|---|
| Square Meter (m²) | 1000000 m² |
| Square Centimeter (cm²) | 10000000000 cm² |
| Square Mile (mi²) | 0.38610216 mi² |
| Square Yard (yd²) | 1195990 yd² |
| Square Foot (ft²) | 10763910 ft² |
| Square Inch (in²) | 1550003100 in² |
| Acre (ac) | 247.10538 ac |
| Hectare (ha) | 100 ha |