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To convert from Square Mile (mi2) to Hectare (ha), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Square Meter (m2) and Square Foot (ft2).
Let's convert 5 Square Mile (mi2) to Hectare (ha).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Square Mile (mi2) is equal to Hectare (ha).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Square Mile (mi2) to Hectare (ha):
| Square Miles | Hectares |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 mi2 | ha |
| 0.001 mi2 | ha |
| 0.1 mi2 | ha |
| 1 mi2 | ha |
| 2 mi2 | ha |
| 3 mi2 | ha |
| 4 mi2 | ha |
| 5 mi2 | ha |
| 6 mi2 | ha |
| 7 mi2 | ha |
| 8 mi2 | ha |
| 9 mi2 | ha |
| 10 mi2 | ha |
| 20 mi2 | ha |
| 30 mi2 | ha |
| 40 mi2 | ha |
| 50 mi2 | ha |
| 100 mi2 | ha |
| 1000 mi2 | ha |
| 10000 mi2 | ha |
A square mile (mi2), with its plural form being square miles, is an imperial unit of area equal to 27,878,400 square feet (ft2).
The "Square Mile" is the famous nickname for the City of London, the historic heart and central financial district of London, England.
This nickname comes from its compact geographical area of just 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2).
Despite its small size, it remains a global hub for finance and business, home to landmarks like the Bank of England and the London Stock Exchange.
Converting square miles to other units is essential for comparing land areas globally.
One square mile is equivalent to:
This is especially useful when comparing data from countries that use the imperial system (like the United States) with those that use the metric system.
In the United States, the square mile is a fundamental unit in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
This system, used since 1785 to survey and sell land, is based on a grid. Here's how it works:
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.