How to convert square kilometers to hectares
Square Kilometers and Hectares both measure area, so converting is a single multiplication. One km² equals 100 ha, so you multiply your square kilometers value by 100.
Formula: hectares = square kilometers × 100. For example, 10 km² = 1,000 ha.
Square Kilometers to Hectares conversion table
| Square Kilometers (km²) | Hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
Square Kilometers and Hectares explained
Square Kilometers (km²): One million square metres, used for regions and countries.
Hectares (ha): Ten thousand square metres, the metric unit for land area.
When you'd convert square kilometers to hectares
You'll convert square kilometers to hectares whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing square kilometers and hectares figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 km² is exactly 100 ha, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many hectares are in a square kilometer?
One km² equals 100 ha. Multiply your square kilometers figure by 100 to get hectares.
What is the formula to convert square kilometers to hectares?
hectares = square kilometers × 100. The factor 100 is exact.
What is 2 square kilometers in hectares?
2 km² = 200 ha. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Square Kilometers to Hectares converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 km² = 100 ha) defined by BIPM — SI Brochure (derived units), so results are exact to several decimal places.