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Convert square meters to hectares
Instant, accurate m² → ha conversion with a live converter, table and formula.
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1 square meter = 0.0001 hectares
1 hectare = 10000 square meters
square meters to hectares table
| square meters (m²) | hectares (ha) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.00005 |
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.0002 |
| 5 | 0.0005 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 20 | 0.002 |
| 50 | 0.005 |
| 100 | 0.01 |
| 500 | 0.05 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
Formula
hectares = square meters × 0.0001.
Example
10 square meters = 0.001 hectares.
What is a square meter?
A square meter (m²) is the SI unit of area — a square one meter on each side.
What is a hectare?
A hectare (ha) is 10,000 square meters (about 2.47 acres).
Real-world reference points
A parking space is ~12 m²; a tennis court ~261 m²; a football pitch ~7,100 m² (about 1.8 acres).
| Reference | square meters | hectares |
|---|---|---|
| Parking space | 12.5 m² | 0.00125 ha |
| One-bedroom flat | 50 m² | 0.005 ha |
| Tennis court | 261 m² | 0.0261 ha |
| Football (soccer) pitch | 7,140 m² | 0.714 ha |
| City block (typical) | 20,000 m² | 2 ha |
Mistakes to avoid with area conversions
- Confusing '10 square feet' with 'a 10-foot square' — the square is 100 ft², ten times bigger.
- Swapping acres and hectares: a hectare is ~2.47 acres, enough to wreck a land deal.
- Quoting apartment size in built-up vs carpet area without saying which — they differ 15-30%.
Frequently asked questions
How many hectares in a square meters?+
1 square meter = 0.0001 hectares.
How do I convert square meters to hectares?+
Enter the value in the square meters box above and the hectares value appears instantly. You can also type in the hectares box to convert the other way.
Is this m² to ha converter free?+
Yes — it is 100% free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.