hectare

Everyday

(maths) A metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square metres, the size of a square 100 metres by 100 metres; symbol ha. tree →

In the lessons

In maths problems on area and measures, and in geography for farms, forests and parks. A hectare is a bit larger than a football pitch. Phrases: per hectare, hectares of land.

Examples

• A hectare is a square 100 metres on each side. tree →
• The farm covers 50 hectares. tree →
• A football pitch is about three quarters of a hectare. tree →
• The forest fire burned 2,000 hectares. tree →
• How many square metres are in 3 hectares? 30,000. tree →
• The farmer grows 8 tonnes of wheat per hectare. tree →

Note

For the numbers: 1 hectare = 10,000 m²; 100 hectares = 1 km²; 1 hectare is about 2.47 acres. Symbol ha. Plural hectares. Say HEK-tair.