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To convert from Are (a) to Hectare (ha), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Are (a) to Hectare (ha).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Are (a) is equal to Hectare (ha).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Are (a) to Hectare (ha):
| Ares | Hectares |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 a | ha |
| 0.001 a | ha |
| 0.1 a | ha |
| 1 a | ha |
| 2 a | ha |
| 3 a | ha |
| 4 a | ha |
| 5 a | ha |
| 6 a | ha |
| 7 a | ha |
| 8 a | ha |
| 9 a | ha |
| 10 a | ha |
| 20 a | ha |
| 30 a | ha |
| 40 a | ha |
| 50 a | ha |
| 100 a | ha |
| 1000 a | ha |
| 10000 a | ha |
An are (a) is a metric unit of area, defined as 100 square meters (100 m2).
It is part of the same system as the more widely known hectare. The plural form is ares.
The hectare (ha), a much more common unit for measuring land, is derived directly from the are.
The prefix 'hecto-' means 100, so one hectare is equal to 100 ares.
Since one are is 100 square meters, a hectare is equivalent to 10,000 square meters (100 ares × 100 m2/are). This makes the hectare an ideal unit for measuring large areas, such as farms, forests, and parks.
The are was first established as part of the original French metric system in 1795. It was designed to serve as a standard base unit for measuring land, simplifying calculations required by older, traditional units.
While the hectare is more common today in agriculture and forestry, the are is still used in specific contexts, such as real estate and land registries in many countries, particularly throughout Europe.
The are serves as the foundation for other metric units of land area, making conversions straightforward. The most common related units include:
A hectare (ha) is a unit used to measure area in the metric system. In simple terms, one hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters.
It's primarily used for measuring large plots of land, making it a standard unit for agriculture, forestry, and urban planning worldwide.
For a quick conversion:
It can be tricky to picture a unit of measurement.
The easiest way to understand the size of a hectare is to imagine a square with sides that are 100 meters long. The area inside that square is exactly one hectare (100 m × 100 m = 10,000 m2).
To put the size of a hectare into perspective, think about these common examples:
The hectare and the acre are both units used to measure land, but they belong to different measurement systems and are not the same size.
The most significant difference is that the hectare is a metric unit, while the acre is part of the imperial system.
A hectare is significantly larger than an acre. One hectare is equal to about 2.47 acres.
While not an official SI unit, the hectare is the only named unit of area that is accepted for use with the International System of Units.
It is a primary measurement for land in legal and commercial contexts throughout most of the world, particularly in:
Its widespread adoption makes it a universal standard for land measurement. The major exception is the United States, which primarily uses the acre.