Unit Conversion

Convert numbers between two units quickly and precisely

Area Converter

Unit Conversion

Convert area units: square meters, hectares, and acres

Area is stated in square meters (m²), the SI unit, as well as in larger units like hectare (ha) and square kilometer (km²) for plots of land and countries. In the US and UK, acre, square foot (ft²), and square mile (mi²) are common, and in agriculture and surveying, the are (a) is also used.

Key conversion factors:

  • 1 hectare (ha) = 10,000 square meters (m²) – standard unit for plots of land and forest area
  • 1 are (a) = 100 square meters (m²) – one hundredth of a hectare
  • 1 acre = 4,046.86 square meters – common for land measurements in the US and UK
  • 1 square foot (ft²) = 0.0929 square meters – common for living space figures in the US
  • 1 square kilometer (km²) = 1,000,000 square meters

Applications:

  • Real estate: comparing plot and living space sizes between m², ft², and acre
  • Agriculture: stating field and cultivation areas in hectares
  • Geography: comparing the area of countries and regions in km²

The area converter delivers precise values for real estate, land, and country comparisons. For length units, use the length converter; for volumes, the volume converter.

Frequently asked questions about converting area

1 hectare (ha) equals 10,000 square meters (m²) – i.e. an area of 100 * 100 meters. The hectare is the common unit for plots of land, forest, and farmland.

1 acre equals 4,046.86 square meters, i.e. a bit less than half a hectare (1 ha ≈ 2.47 acre). Acre is mainly used for land measurements in the US and UK.

1 are equals 100 square meters, 1 hectare equals 100 are, or 10,000 square meters. Are is mainly used in agriculture for smaller plots, hectare for larger areas.