Hectares to Square Meters

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.

Square Meter

A square meter (m²) is the standard metric unit for measuring area, equal to a square with sides one meter long. It is widely used in housing, landscaping, flooring, and building projects because it fits the scale of typical indoor and outdoor spaces.

Square meters provide a consistent way to compare surface areas across different industries and countries. Converting from m² to ft² or yd² becomes essential when working with US-based measurements or international listings.