Area
Hectare vs Acre vs Square Meter
Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.
Reference Table
| Hectareha | Acreac | Square Meterm² |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.235527 | 5,000 |
| 1 | 2.471054 | 10,000 |
| 5 | 12.35527 | 50,000 |
| 10 | 24.71054 | 100,000 |
| 50 | 123.5527 | 500,000 |
| 100 | 247.1054 | 1,000,000 |
| 500 | 1,235.527 | 5,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 2,471.054 | 10,000,000 |
| 5,000 | 12,355.27 | 50,000,000 |
| 10,000 | 24,710.54 | 100,000,000 |
About These Units
ha
Hectare
Symbol: ha
The hectare equals 10,000 square meters. Used internationally for measuring agricultural land and parks.
Used in: Worldwide
ac
Acre
Symbol: ac
The acre equals approximately 4,047 square meters. Widely used for land measurement in the US and UK.
Used in: United States, United Kingdom
m²
Square Meter
Symbol: m²
The square meter is the SI unit of area. Commonly used for room sizes, apartments, and land plots.
Used in: Worldwide
Key Differences
- 1 ha is equal to 2.471054 ac.
- 1 ha is equal to 10,000 m².
- 1 ac is equal to 4,046.856 m².