Hectares to Square Meters Converter
Convert hectares to square meters instantly. One hectare equals exactly 10,000 square meters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert hectares to square meters
Worked example: convert 90 hectares to square meters. Using square meters ← hectares × 10,000, we get 90 × 10,000 = 900,000 m². To check the result, convert back: 900,000 m² ÷ 10,000 = 90 ha.
Hectares to square meters chart
| Hectares (ha) | Square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² |
| 2 ha | 20,000 m² |
| 3 ha | 30,000 m² |
| 4 ha | 40,000 m² |
| 5 ha | 50,000 m² |
| 6 ha | 60,000 m² |
| 8 ha | 80,000 m² |
| 10 ha | 100,000 m² |
| 12 ha | 120,000 m² |
| 15 ha | 150,000 m² |
| 20 ha | 200,000 m² |
| 25 ha | 250,000 m² |
| 30 ha | 300,000 m² |
| 40 ha | 400,000 m² |
| 50 ha | 500,000 m² |
| 75 ha | 750,000 m² |
| 100 ha | 1,000,000 m² |
| 150 ha | 1,500,000 m² |
| 200 ha | 2,000,000 m² |
| 250 ha | 2,500,000 m² |
| 500 ha | 5,000,000 m² |
| 1,000 ha | 10,000,000 m² |
Square meters to hectares (reverse)
| Square meters (m²) | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 0.0001 ha |
| 2 m² | 0.0002 ha |
| 5 m² | 0.0005 ha |
| 10 m² | 0.001 ha |
| 20 m² | 0.002 ha |
| 50 m² | 0.005 ha |
| 100 m² | 0.01 ha |
| 250 m² | 0.025 ha |
| 500 m² | 0.05 ha |
| 1,000 m² | 0.1 ha |
About the hectare and the square meter
A hectare is a square of 100 m by 100 m. Land area in most countries is measured in hectares, and one hectare is about 2.47 acres.
The square meter is the SI unit of area. It describes room sizes, apartments, flooring and building plots in most of the world.
One hectare equals 10,000 square meters, which makes the hectare the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in hectares and square meters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In hectares | In square meters |
|---|---|---|
| A bedroom | 0.0012 ha | 12 m² |
| A parking space | 0.00125 ha | 12.5 m² |
| A one-bedroom apartment | 0.005 ha | 50 m² |
| A basketball court | 0.04366 ha | 436.6 m² |
| A soccer pitch | 0.714 ha | 7,140 m² |
| A hectare | 1 ha | 10,000 m² |
Hectares to square meters FAQ
How many square meters are in one hectare?
One hectare equals exactly 10,000 square meters. In the other direction, one square meter equals 0.0001 hectares.
How do I convert hectares to square meters without a calculator?
convert 90 hectares to square meters. Using square meters ← hectares × 10,000, we get 90 × 10,000 = 900,000 m². To check the result, convert back: 900,000 m² ÷ 10,000 = 90 ha. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 10,000. Then 90 ha is about 900,000 m², compared with the exact 900,000 m² (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a bedroom in square meters?
A bedroom is about 0.0012 hectares, which is 12 square meters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the hectares and square meters the same in every country?
The hectare is exactly 10,000 m². The square meter is the SI unit of area and the same worldwide.