Hectare to Square Meter Converter
Convert hectares to square metres. One hectare equals exactly 10,000 square metres.
The hectare is the metric unit for land area, equal to 10,000 square metres — a square 100 metres on each side. It is the standard for farmland, forestry and planning across most of the world. This converter turns hectares into square metres, acres and square feet.
How to convert hectares to square metres
Square metres = hectares × 10,000
| Hectares | Square metres |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ha | 5,000 m² |
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² |
| 2 ha | 20,000 m² |
| 10 ha | 100,000 m² |
Worked example
A 2.5-hectare field: 2.5 × 10,000 = 25,000 square metres (about 6.18 acres).
Hectare, are and square metre
The hectare gets its name from "hecto" (100) and "are" (100 m²), so 1 hectare = 100 ares = 10,000 m². It equals 2.47105 acres, which is why farmland is often quoted in both units. Knowing 1 ha = 10,000 m² makes plot and field areas easy to compare.
Frequently asked questions
How many square metres in 1 hectare?
Exactly 10,000 square metres.
How big is a hectare?
A square 100 m × 100 m — 10,000 m², or about 2.47 acres.
How many hectares is 5,000 m²?
0.5 hectare (5,000 ÷ 10,000).
Is a hectare a fixed size?
Yes — 1 hectare is defined as exactly 10,000 square metres everywhere.
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