Square Foot to Hectare Conversion (sq ft to ha)
Understanding how to convert square feet (sq ft) to hectares (ha) is crucial for comparing land measurements between the imperial and metric systems. Square feet are commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring smaller areas like rooms and buildings. On the other hand, hectares are used worldwide, especially for large tracts of land such as farms and forests.
Definition of Units
A square foot is the area of a square with sides measuring one foot each. A hectare is a metric unit of area defined as a square with 100-meter sides, totaling 10,000 square meters.
Conversion Formula
To convert from square feet to hectares, use the following formula:
Hectares = Square Feet × 0.0000092903
Example Conversion
If you have a plot of land measuring 100,000 sq ft, the conversion to hectares is:
100,000 sq ft × 0.0000092903 = 0.92903 ha
Quick Reference
- 1 sq ft ≈ 0.0000092903 ha
- 1 ha ≈ 107,639.104 sq ft
Using these conversion factors, you can easily switch between square feet and hectares for any land area measurements.