Convert Ares (a) to Hectares (ha)

Enter a value below to convert Ares (a) to Hectares (ha).

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Conversion:

1 Ares (a) = 0.01 Hectares (ha)

How to Convert Ares (a) to Hectares (ha)

1 a = 0.01 ha

1 ha = 100 a

Example: convert 15 Ares (a) to Hectares (ha):

25 a = 0.25 ha

Ares (a) to Hectares (ha) Conversion Table

Ares (a)Hectares (ha)
0.01 a0.0001 ha
0.1 a0.001 ha
1 a0.01 ha
2 a0.02 ha
3 a0.03 ha
5 a0.05 ha
10 a0.1 ha
20 a0.2 ha
50 a0.5 ha
100 a1 ha
1000 a10 ha

Ares (a)

Definition

An are (a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters. It represents the area of a square with sides of 10 meters.

History

The are was introduced as part of the metric system in France in 1795. While officially still a recognized unit, it has largely been superseded by the hectare in most practical applications.

Current use

Ares are used primarily in some European countries for measuring small to medium land plots, gardens, and agricultural parcels. In France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, land listings sometimes reference ares.

Hectares (ha)

Definition

A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or 100 ares. It represents the area of a square with sides of 100 meters.

History

The hectare was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. It was officially adopted by the International Committee for Weights and Measures and remains widely used alongside SI units.

Current use

Hectares are the standard unit for measuring agricultural land, forests, and large plots in most countries worldwide. Australia, the EU, and many African and Asian nations use hectares for land registration.