Hectare [ha] to Square Meter [m2] Converter

Definition: A hectare (ha) is a non-SI metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters. It is primarily used for measuring land area.

History/origin: The hectare was adopted as a unit of area following the French Revolution, along with the metric system. It is derived from the word 'hecto,' meaning one hundred, and 'are,' which is a unit of area equal to 100 square meters.

Current use: Hectares are commonly used in agriculture, forestry, land management, and urban planning to measure large areas of land. It's a widely used unit in many countries, particularly for agricultural land.

Definition: A square meter (m²) is the SI derived unit of area, equivalent to the area of a square whose sides are one meter long.

History/origin: The square meter is derived from the meter, which was originally defined in the late 18th century as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian.

Current use: Square meters are widely used for measuring the area of rooms, buildings, land, and other surfaces. It's a standard unit in real estate, construction, and many other fields.