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Hectares to Square Meters (ha to m²) Converter

1 hectare (ha) = 10,000 square meters (m²). To convert hectares to square meters, multiply by 10,000: 2 ha × 10,000 = 20,000 m². Also searched as hectares to square metres.

1 ha = 10000 m²
Convert the other way: Square Meters to Hectares

Quick facts

How to convert hectares to square meters

  1. Take the value in hectares.
  2. Multiply it by 10,000 (the number of square meters in one hectare).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
m² = ha × 10,000

Worked example (a small field): 2 ha × 10,000 = 20000 m².

To convert square meters back to hectares, multiply by 0.0001, or divide by 10,000.

Source: NIST SP 811 (2008). Marla and kanal use the Punjab standard stated in their definitions; local sizes can differ.

Hectares to Square Meters conversion table

Hectares to Square Meters conversion table
Hectares [ha]Square Meters [m²]
0.001 ha10 m²
0.01 ha100 m²
0.1 ha1000 m²
0.5 ha5000 m²
1 ha10000 m²
2 ha20000 m²
5 ha50000 m²
10 ha100000 m²

ha to m² chart from 1 to 100

Square Meters to Hectares conversion table

Square Meters to Hectares conversion table
Square Meters [m²]Hectares [ha]
1 m²0.0001 ha
10 m²0.001 ha
100 m²0.01 ha
1000 m²0.1 ha
10000 m²1 ha
100000 m²10 ha
1000000 m²100 ha

Hectares vs Square Meters

HectareSquare Meter
Symbolham²
Equals1 ha = 10,000 m²1 m² = 0.0001 ha

What is a hectare?

Equal to 10,000 square meters, or a 100-by-100 meter square. Used internationally for land and agricultural area.

What is a square meter?

The SI derived unit of area, equal to the area of a 1-meter square. The standard unit for floor space and land worldwide outside the US.

Frequently asked questions

How many square meters are in a hectare?

There are 10,000 square meters in 1 hectare (1 ha = 10000 m²).

How many hectares are in a square meter?

There are 0.0001 hectares in 1 square meter (1 m² = 0.0001 ha).

How do I convert hectares to square meters?

Multiply the number of hectares by 10,000. For example, 10 ha × 10,000 = 100,000 m². To convert back, multiply by 0.0001.

What is 10 ha in square meters?

10 ha = 100,000 m².

What is 100 ha in square meters?

100 ha = 1,000,000 m².

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 (2008). Marla and kanal use the Punjab standard stated in their definitions; local sizes can differ). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026