Hectares to Square Kilometers Converter

To convert a measurement in hectares to a measurement in square kilometers, divide the area by the following conversion ratio: 100 hectares/square kilometer.

How to Convert Hectares to Square Kilometers

Step 1: Understanding the Inputs

Imagine you have a calculator with two main inputs:

1. Hectare Value: Here, you enter the area in hectares that you want to convert to square kilometers.
2. SWAP UNITS Button: This allows you to switch between hectares and square kilometers.

Step 2: The Conversion Process

Once you’ve entered the area in hectares, the calculator performs a simple conversion using the following formula:

Square Kilometers = Hectares ÷ 100

This means that to convert hectares to square kilometers, you divide the area in hectares by 100.

Step 3: Example Calculation

Let’s say you want to convert 5 hectares to square kilometers:

Square Kilometers = (5 ha ÷ 100) = 0.05 sq km

So, 5 hectares is equal to 0.05 square kilometers.

Step 4: Understanding the Units

Hectare: One hectare is equivalent to 10,000 square meters or the area of a square with sides of 100 meters. It’s abbreviated as ha.

Square Kilometer: One square kilometer is the area of a square with sides of 1 kilometer. It’s equal to 0.386102 square miles or 1,000,000 square meters. It’s abbreviated as sq km.

Step 5: Conversion Table

Below is a conversion table showing various hectare measurements converted to square kilometers.

1. 1 ha = 0.01 sq km
2. 2 ha = 0.02 sq km
3. 3 ha = 0.03 sq km

This table provides quick reference conversions for common values.

Hectares to Square Kilometers Converter