Hectare to Acre Converter

Understanding Hectare to Acre Conversion

What is Hectare?

A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area measurement commonly used in agriculture and land management. It represents 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres.

  • 1 Hectare = 10,000 square meters
  • 1 Hectare = 2.471 acres
  • 1 Hectare = 107,639 square feet

What is Acre?

An acre is a standard unit of land measurement used internationally. It is commonly used in real estate and agriculture:

  • 1 Acre = 43,560 square feet
  • 1 Acre = 4,840 square yards
  • 1 Acre = 0.4047 hectares

Conversion Table

Hectares Acres
0.5 ha 1.24
1 ha 2.47
5 ha 12.36
10 ha 24.71

Common Use Cases

Understanding Hectare to Acre conversion is essential for:

  • Agricultural land management
  • Forestry and conservation
  • Real estate development
  • International land transactions
  • Government land records

Quick Reference

Here are some common conversions to remember:

  • 1 Hectare = 2.471 Acres
  • 1 Acre = 0.4047 Hectares
  • 100 Hectares = 247.1 Acres
  • 1000 Hectares = 2,471 Acres

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