Convert Hectares to square meters

1 hectare = 10,000 square meters · m² = ha × 10,000

ha
Square meters
10,000

1 hectare = 10,000 square meters

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from hectares, the metric land measure used in agriculture worldwide, to square meters, the standard area unit for property worldwide. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

Hectares to square meters conversion table

Conversion table from hectares to square meters
Hectares (ha)Square meters ()
1 ha10,000
2 ha20,000
3 ha30,000
5 ha50,000
10 ha100,000
15 ha150,000
20 ha200,000
25 ha250,000
50 ha500,000
75 ha750,000
100 ha1,000,000
250 ha2,500,000
500 ha5,000,000
1,000 ha10,000,000

The formula

m² = ha × 10,000

Because both units measure area, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

Square meters to hectares

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Frequently asked questions

How many square meters are in a hectare?
There are 10,000 square meters in 1 hectare. The formula is m² = ha × 10,000.
How do you convert hectares to square meters?
Use the formula m² = ha × 10,000. For example, 10 hectares equals 100,000 square meters.
Is the hectares to square meters conversion exact?
Yes. Hectares and square meters are both units of area, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is ha short for?
ha is the standard symbol for hectare. m² is the symbol for square meter.