Convert are to hectare
Please provide values below to convert are [a] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to are.
How to Convert Are to Hectare
1 a = 0.01 ha
Example: convert 15 a to ha:
15 a = 15 × 0.01 ha = 0.15 ha
Are to Hectare Conversion Table
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Are
The are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
History/Origin
The are was introduced in France in the 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture and real estate.
Current Use
The are is still used in some countries for land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture, but has largely been replaced by the hectare in most contexts.
Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.