Convert square kilometer to hectare
Please provide values below to convert square kilometer [km^2] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to square kilometer.
How to Convert Square Kilometer to Hectare
1 km^2 = 100 ha
Example: convert 15 km^2 to ha:
15 km^2 = 15 × 100 ha = 1500 ha
Square Kilometer to Hectare Conversion Table
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Square Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.
Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.