Convert hectares to square km
Type the number of hectares that you wish to convert to square kilometers.
How to Convert Hectares to Square Kilometers
The hectare and square kilometer are both units of area. By definition, 1 square kilometer equals exactly 100 hectares. This means to convert hectares to square kilometers, you divide by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ha to square kilometers:
We need to convert hectares to square kilometers
Since 1 km² = 100 ha, divide by 100
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
5 ha = 0.05 km²
Hectare to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common hectare to square kilometer conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Hectares (ha) | Square Kilometers (km²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 0.01 km² |
| 2 ha | 0.02 km² |
| 5 ha | 0.05 km² |
| 10 ha | 0.1 km² |
| 15 ha | 0.15 km² |
| 20 ha | 0.2 km² |
| 25 ha | 0.25 km² |
| 50 ha | 0.5 km² |
| 100 ha | 1 km² |
About These Units
Hectare (ha)
A hectare (ha) equals 10,000 square meters, 2.471 acres, or about 107,639 square feet. Hectares are the standard unit for measuring agricultural land, forests, parks, and real estate in most countries. One hectare is roughly the size of a rugby field or 1.4 soccer fields.
Square Kilometer (km²)
A square kilometer (km²) equals 1,000,000 square meters, 100 hectares, or approximately 247.1 acres. Square kilometers measure country sizes, city areas, and large geographic regions. New York City covers about 783 km². One square mile equals 2.59 km².
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hectares to square kilometers?
To convert hectares to square kilometers, divide the value by 100. For example, 10 ha = 0.1 km².
How many square kilometers are in 1 hectare?
1 hectare equals 0.01 square kilometers.
What is the formula for hectares to square kilometers?
The formula is: km² = ha ÷ 100.