Square Meters to Hectares Converter
Convert square meters to hectares instantly. One square meter equals exactly 0.0001 hectares. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert square meters to hectares
Worked example: convert 90 square meters to hectares. Using hectares ← square meters ÷ 10,000, we get 90 × 0.0001 = 0.009 ha. To check the result, convert back: 0.009 ha ÷ 0.0001 = 90 m².
Square meters to hectares chart
| Square meters (m²) | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 0.0001 ha |
| 2 m² | 0.0002 ha |
| 3 m² | 0.0003 ha |
| 4 m² | 0.0004 ha |
| 5 m² | 0.0005 ha |
| 6 m² | 0.0006 ha |
| 8 m² | 0.0008 ha |
| 10 m² | 0.001 ha |
| 12 m² | 0.0012 ha |
| 15 m² | 0.0015 ha |
| 20 m² | 0.002 ha |
| 25 m² | 0.0025 ha |
| 30 m² | 0.003 ha |
| 40 m² | 0.004 ha |
| 50 m² | 0.005 ha |
| 75 m² | 0.0075 ha |
| 100 m² | 0.01 ha |
| 150 m² | 0.015 ha |
| 200 m² | 0.02 ha |
| 250 m² | 0.025 ha |
| 500 m² | 0.05 ha |
| 1,000 m² | 0.1 ha |
Hectares to square meters (reverse)
| Hectares (ha) | Square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² |
| 2 ha | 20,000 m² |
| 5 ha | 50,000 m² |
| 10 ha | 100,000 m² |
| 20 ha | 200,000 m² |
| 50 ha | 500,000 m² |
| 100 ha | 1,000,000 m² |
| 250 ha | 2,500,000 m² |
| 500 ha | 5,000,000 m² |
| 1,000 ha | 10,000,000 m² |
About the square meter and the hectare
The square meter is the SI unit of area. It describes room sizes, apartments, flooring and building plots in most of the world.
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 hectare equals 10,000 square meters, which makes the hectare the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in square meters and hectares
| Everyday example (approximate) | In square meters | In hectares |
|---|---|---|
| A bedroom | 12 m² | 0.0012 ha |
| A parking space | 12.5 m² | 0.00125 ha |
| A one-bedroom apartment | 50 m² | 0.005 ha |
| A basketball court | 436.6 m² | 0.04366 ha |
| A soccer pitch | 7,140 m² | 0.714 ha |
| A hectare | 10,000 m² | 1 ha |
Square meters to hectares FAQ
How many hectares are in one square meter?
One square meter equals exactly 0.0001 hectares. In the other direction, one hectare equals 10,000 square meters.
How do I convert square meters to hectares without a calculator?
convert 90 square meters to hectares. Using hectares ← square meters ÷ 10,000, we get 90 × 0.0001 = 0.009 ha. To check the result, convert back: 0.009 ha ÷ 0.0001 = 90 m². For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.0001. Then 90 m² is about 0.009 ha, compared with the exact 0.009 ha (an error of 1.9 × 10^-14%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a hectare in hectares?
A hectare is about 10,000 square meters, which is 1 hectares. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the square meters and hectares the same in every country?
The square meter is the SI unit of area and the same worldwide. The hectare is exactly 10,000 m².