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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