Square Meter to Hectare Converter
Convert square metres to hectares. One hectare is 10,000 square metres, so divide by 10,000.
A hectare is defined as 10,000 square metres (a square 100 m on each side), so converting square metres to hectares means dividing by 10,000. This converter also shows acres and square feet.
How to convert square metres to hectares
Hectares = square metres ÷ 10,000
| Square metres | Hectares |
|---|---|
| 2,500 m² | 0.25 ha |
| 5,000 m² | 0.50 ha |
| 10,000 m² | 1 ha |
| 25,000 m² | 2.5 ha |
Worked example
A 35,000 m² field: 35,000 ÷ 10,000 = 3.5 hectares (about 8.65 acres).
Square metre, hectare and acre
Land recorded in square metres often needs expressing in hectares for farmland and official records. One hectare is 10,000 m² and about 2.47 acres, so the conversion is a simple division by 10,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many square metres in a hectare?
10,000 square metres.
How many hectares is 5,000 m²?
0.5 hectare.
How many acres in a hectare?
About 2.47105 acres.
Is the factor fixed?
Yes — a hectare is always 10,000 square metres.
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