Convert Hectares to Ares
Convert Hectares (ha) to Ares (a) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
a = ha × 100
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Hectares (ha) | Ares (a) |
|---|---|
| 1 ha | 100 a |
| 2 ha | 200 a |
| 5 ha | 500 a |
| 10 ha | 1000 a |
| 25 ha | 2500 a |
| 50 ha | 5000 a |
| 100 ha | 10000 a |