How to convert hectares to square meters
To convert hectares to square meters, multiply the value by the conversion factor 10,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0001 (or divide by 10,000).
Worked example: 5 ha to m²
- Write the value: 5 ha
- Multiply by 10,000: 5 × 10,000
- Result: 50,000 m²
Hectare to Square Meter conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| Hectare (ha) | Square Meter (m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 ha | 10 m² |
| 0.005 ha | 50 m² |
| 0.01 ha | 100 m² |
| 0.05 ha | 500 m² |
| 0.1 ha | 1,000 m² |
| 0.25 ha | 2,500 m² |
| 0.5 ha | 5,000 m² |
| 1 ha | 10,000 m² |
| 2 ha | 20,000 m² |
| 3 ha | 30,000 m² |
| 5 ha | 50,000 m² |
| 10 ha | 100,000 m² |
| 20 ha | 200,000 m² |
| 50 ha | 500,000 m² |
| 100 ha | 1,000,000 m² |
Square Meter to Hectare
| m² | ha |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 0.0001 ha |
| 5 m² | 0.0005 ha |
| 10 m² | 0.001 ha |
| 50 m² | 0.005 ha |
| 100 m² | 0.01 ha |
1 Hectare in other area & land units
About Hectare and Square Meter
What is a hectare (ha)?
A hectare equals 10,000 m² (about 2.471 acres) and is the standard metric unit for farmland and forests.
What is a square meter (m²)?
A square meter is the SI unit of area: a square with 1 meter sides. It is used in official surveys and international property listings.
Important for land buyers: traditional units like katha and bigha differ between districts. This converter uses the standard values used in Dhaka and most official calculations: 1 katha = 720 sq ft, 1 bigha = 20 katha = 14,400 sq ft, 1 decimal (shotok) = 435.6 sq ft, 1 acre = 100 decimal. Always confirm the local value written in your deed (দলিল) or with the land office (AC Land).
Where hectare to square meter conversion is used
Area & land conversions are needed for buying and selling land, flats, deed (dolil) records, construction planning and farming. Converting between hectares and square meters is especially common when you compare products, read foreign specifications, or fill in forms that expect a specific unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many square meters are in 1 hectare?
1 Hectare equals 10,000 m².
How do I convert hectares to square meters?
Multiply the number of hectares by 10,000. For example, 5 ha × 10,000 = 50,000 m².
What is 5 ha in m²?
5 ha = 50,000 m².
How many hectares are in 1 square meter?
1 Square Meter equals 0.0001 ha. Use the Square Meter to Hectare converter for the reverse direction.
Is this Hectare to Square Meter converter accurate?
Yes. It uses exact internationally defined conversion factors and the standard Bangladeshi values for traditional units, calculated with full floating-point precision. Results are displayed rounded for readability.