Online calculator to convert square kilometers to hectares (km2 to ha) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Area units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square kilometers and hectares.
What is a square kilometer (km2)?
A square kilometer is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square kilometer is km2. There are 0.01 square kilometers in a hectare. A square kilometer is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 kilometer on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square kilometre.
What is a hectare (ha)?
A hectare is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for hectare is ha. There are 100 hectares in a square kilometer.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from km2 to hectares is:
hectares = km2 x 100
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square kilometers to hectares (km2 to ha).
Square Kilometer to Hectares Conversion Example
Task: Convert 8 square kilometers to hectares (show work) Formula: km2 x 100 = hectares Calculations: 8 km2 x 100 = 800 hectares Result: 8 km2 is equal to 800 hectares
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from km2 to hectares.
Square Kilometers to Hectares Conversion Chart
| square kilometers (km2) | hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 km2 | 100 hectares |
| 2 km2 | 200 hectares |
| 3 km2 | 300 hectares |
| 4 km2 | 400 hectares |
| 5 km2 | 500 hectares |
| 6 km2 | 600 hectares |
| 7 km2 | 700 hectares |
| 8 km2 | 800 hectares |
| 9 km2 | 900 hectares |
| 10 km2 | 1,000 hectares |
| 20 km2 | 2,000 hectares |
| 30 km2 | 3,000 hectares |
| 40 km2 | 4,000 hectares |
| 50 km2 | 5,000 hectares |
| 75 km2 | 7,500 hectares |
| 100 km2 | 10,000 hectares |
| 250 km2 | 25,000 hectares |
| 500 km2 | 50,000 hectares |
| 750 km2 | 75,000 hectares |
| 1,000 km2 | 100,000 hectares |
| 2,500 km2 | 250,000 hectares |
| 5,000 km2 | 500,000 hectares |
| 7,500 km2 | 750,000 hectares |
| 10,000 km2 | 1,000,000 hectares |
| 25,000 km2 | 2,500,000 hectares |
| 50,000 km2 | 5,000,000 hectares |
| 75,000 km2 | 7,500,000 hectares |
| 100,000 km2 | 10,000,000 hectares |
| 250,000 km2 | 25,000,000 hectares |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Area units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| square inches | in2 or sq in | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square feet | ft2 or sq ft | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square yards | yd2 or sq yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| acres | ac | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square miles | mi2 or sq mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square millimeters | mm2 | Metric System |
| square centimeters | cm2 | Metric System |
| square decimeters | dm2 | Metric System |
| square meters | m2 | Metric System |
| square decameters | dam2 | Metric System |
| square hectometers | hm2 | Metric System |
| hectares | ha | Metric System |
| square kilometers | km2 | Metric System |
Note: For area conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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