Convert Square kilometers to hectares

1 square kilometer = 100 hectares · ha = km² × 100

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1 square kilometer = 100 hectares

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from square kilometers, used for cities, parks, and regions, to hectares, the metric land measure used in agriculture 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.

Square kilometers to hectares conversion table

Conversion table from square kilometers to hectares
Square kilometers (km²)Hectares (ha)
1 km²100 ha
2 km²200 ha
3 km²300 ha
5 km²500 ha
10 km²1,000 ha
15 km²1,500 ha
20 km²2,000 ha
25 km²2,500 ha
50 km²5,000 ha
75 km²7,500 ha
100 km²10,000 ha
250 km²25,000 ha
500 km²50,000 ha
1,000 km²100,000 ha

The formula

ha = km² × 100

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

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Hectares to square kilometers →

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Frequently asked questions

How many hectares are in a square kilometer?
There are 100 hectares in 1 square kilometer. The formula is ha = km² × 100.
How do you convert square kilometers to hectares?
Use the formula ha = km² × 100. For example, 10 square kilometers equals 1,000 hectares.
Is the square kilometers to hectares conversion exact?
Yes. Square kilometers and hectares are both units of area, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is km² short for?
km² is the standard symbol for square kilometer. ha is the symbol for hectare.