Hectare
A hectare (ha) is a land measurement unit commonly used in agriculture and real estate in metric-based countries. One hectare equals 10,000 square meters — a square that measures 100 meters on each side. Its scale makes land sizes easier to visualize than large numbers of square meters.
The hectare bridges the gap between household and geographic areas, making it effective for farms, parks, and large property developments.
Hectares in Land Measurement
Farmers, planners, and surveyors regularly work in hectares when evaluating crop fields, grazing land, or new housing plots. It is a direct metric replacement for the acre used in the US and UK.
A converter helps translate hectares into acres when dealing with international listings or data sources, keeping land comparisons accurate and simple.