Convert Ares to Hectares
Convert Ares (a) to Hectares (ha) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ha = a × 0.01
About Ares
An are (a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters (10 m × 10 m). Though less commonly used today, it served as an intermediate unit between square meters and hectares in the metric system. One are equals 0.01 hectares or about 119.6 yd². It is still occasionally used in some European countries for measuring medium-sized land plots, gardens, and vineyards. The dekameter-squared (dam²) is another name for the same unit.
About Hectares
A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 m² (100 m × 100 m). It is the primary unit for measuring agricultural land, forests, and large properties worldwide outside the United States. One hectare equals 2.471 acres. A FIFA-regulation football pitch is about 0.7 ha, and Vatican City is 44 ha. This unit is fundamental in agriculture, forestry, environmental conservation, and international land measurement standards.
Quick Reference Table
| Ares (a) | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 a | 0.01 ha |
| 2 a | 0.02 ha |
| 5 a | 0.05 ha |
| 10 a | 0.1 ha |
| 25 a | 0.25 ha |
| 50 a | 0.5 ha |
| 100 a | 1 ha |