Square Kilometers to Hectares Converter
Convert square kilometers to hectares instantly. One square kilometer equals exactly 100 hectares. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert square kilometers to hectares
Worked example: convert 120 square kilometers to hectares. Using hectares ← square kilometers × 100, we get 120 × 100 = 12,000 ha. To check the result, convert back: 12,000 ha ÷ 100 = 120 km².
Square kilometers to hectares chart
| Square kilometers (km²) | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 km² | 100 ha |
| 2 km² | 200 ha |
| 3 km² | 300 ha |
| 4 km² | 400 ha |
| 5 km² | 500 ha |
| 6 km² | 600 ha |
| 8 km² | 800 ha |
| 10 km² | 1,000 ha |
| 12 km² | 1,200 ha |
| 15 km² | 1,500 ha |
| 20 km² | 2,000 ha |
| 25 km² | 2,500 ha |
| 30 km² | 3,000 ha |
| 40 km² | 4,000 ha |
| 50 km² | 5,000 ha |
| 75 km² | 7,500 ha |
| 100 km² | 10,000 ha |
| 150 km² | 15,000 ha |
| 200 km² | 20,000 ha |
| 250 km² | 25,000 ha |
| 500 km² | 50,000 ha |
| 1,000 km² | 100,000 ha |
Hectares to square kilometers (reverse)
| 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 |
| 20 ha | 0.2 km² |
| 50 ha | 0.5 km² |
| 100 ha | 1 km² |
| 250 ha | 2.5 km² |
| 500 ha | 5 km² |
| 1,000 ha | 10 km² |
About the square kilometer and the hectare
A square kilometer is one million square meters, or 100 hectares. It describes cities, lakes and countries; Monaco covers about 2 km².
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.
One square kilometer equals 100 hectares, which makes the square kilometer the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in square kilometers and hectares
| Everyday example (approximate) | In square kilometers | In hectares |
|---|---|---|
| A basketball court | 0.0004366 km² | 0.04366 ha |
| A soccer pitch | 0.00714 km² | 0.714 ha |
| A hectare | 0.01 km² | 1 ha |
| Vatican City | 0.44 km² | 44 ha |
| Central Park in New York | 3.41 km² | 341 ha |
| Manhattan (land area) | 59.1 km² | 5,910 ha |
Square kilometers to hectares FAQ
How many hectares are in one square kilometer?
One square kilometer equals exactly 100 hectares. In the other direction, one hectare equals 0.01 square kilometers.
How do I convert square kilometers to hectares without a calculator?
convert 120 square kilometers to hectares. Using hectares ← square kilometers × 100, we get 120 × 100 = 12,000 ha. To check the result, convert back: 12,000 ha ÷ 100 = 120 km². For a quick estimate, round the factor to 100. Then 120 km² is about 12,000 ha, compared with the exact 12,000 ha (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is central Park in New York in hectares?
Central Park in New York is about 3.41 square kilometers, which is 341 hectares. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the square kilometers and hectares the same in every country?
The square kilometer is exactly 1,000,000 m². The hectare is exactly 10,000 m².