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HectareA hectare (symbol ha) is a metric unit of surface area, equal to 100 ares (the name is a contraction of the SI prefix hecto + are). It is a non-SI unit currently accepted (although discouraged) for use with the SI. Its use is widespread in agriculture where it is more practical than either square metres or square kilometres, typical fields being a few hectares in size. In India, also the abbreviation hac is used. One hectare is equivalent to: Conversely: - 100 hectares is equal to one square kilometre
- 0.404 685 64 hectares is equal to one international acre
- 0.404 687 26 hectares is equal to one U.S. survey acre
See also - 1 E4 m for further comparisons
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