km² to Hectares (ha) Converter
Scientific area converter specializing in the "ha" abbreviation. Features scientific notation support for academic and research applications.
About
In scientific literature and academic geography, the hectare is almost exclusively referred to by its symbol, ha. This tool is designed for researchers, students, and scientists who require a distraction-free interface for converting square kilometers (km²) to ha. Unlike general-purpose converters, this utility emphasizes precision and notation standards.
For dealing with extremely large territories (such as glacial shelves) or microscopic comparative plots, standard integer displays fail. This tool incorporates a scientific notation toggle, allowing users to view results in powers of ten (e.g., 1.5 × 103). This feature ensures that data transcription into papers or lab reports preserves the necessary significant figures without visual clutter.
Formulas
The conversion relies on the metric prefix system. kilo implies 103, so a square kilometer is (103m)2 = 106 m². A hectare is 104 m².
This linear relationship holds across all magnitudes, from quantum scales to astronomical bodies.
Reference Data
| Multiplier | Value (km2) | Value (ha) | Scientific Notation (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity | 1 | 100 | 1.0 × 102 |
| Deca | 10 | 1,000 | 1.0 × 103 |
| Hecto | 100 | 10,000 | 1.0 × 104 |
| Kilo | 1,000 | 100,000 | 1.0 × 105 |
| Mega | 1,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 1.0 × 108 |
| Micro | 0.000001 | 0.0001 | 1.0 × 10-4 |
| Milli | 0.001 | 0.1 | 1.0 × 10-1 |
| Centi | 0.01 | 1 | 1.0 × 100 |