What is an Are?

An are represents a land unit used mainly in some European regions, though less common in the United States. It equals exactly 100 square meters, which corresponds to a square measuring 10 meters on each side. This compact unit is useful when dealing with modest land areas, offering a manageable scale shorter than that of hectares or acres.

While not as broadly recognized as other units, it remains useful in property discussions and agricultural measures for smaller plots and subdivisions.

What is a Hectare?

The hectare is a larger land measurement unit commonly used worldwide. It equals 10,000 square meters or, put another way, 100 ares. This size makes hectares perfect for describing bigger properties such as farms, parks, or forestry areas.

Its use simplifies large scale measurements by avoiding extremely large numbers and helping easily comprehend the scope of land properties.

How to Convert Ares to Hectares

Converting between ares and hectares is straightforward: since 1 hectare = 100 ares, divide the number of ares by 100 to get hectares, or multiply hectares by 100 to get ares.

• 500 ares → 5 hectares (500 ÷ 100)
• 2,500 ares → 25 hectares (2,500 ÷ 100)
• 100 ares → 1 hectare (100 ÷ 100)

Conversely:

• 3 hectares → 300 ares (3 × 100)
• 7 hectares → 700 ares (7 × 100)
• 10 hectares → 1,000 ares (10 × 100)

October 2025 Acreage Calculator Enhancements

The latest Acreage Calculator update in October 2025 significantly improves unit conversions, adding smart features and deeper integrations:

• Polygon Input Capability: Measure irregular property shapes using multiple boundary points for precise area results.
• Geo-Coordinated Calculations: Import satellite or GPS data directly for real-time area measurement accuracy.
• Dynamic Multi-Unit Conversion: Switch seamlessly among metric, imperial, and regional units, including ares, hectares, and acres.
• Cost Estimation Mode: Add land price per unit to instantly calculate overall land value.
• Offline Accessibility: Work without internet by saving sessions locally.

These improvements provide users—from surveyors to developers—with robust tools to measure and analyze land with utmost confidence and speed.

Practical Applications of Ares and Hectares

Though the metric system dominates globally, both ares and hectares retain practical meaning. Ares help in evaluating smaller parcels or subdivided land sections, while hectares measure expansive tracts and ecosystem zones faster and more clearly.

Applications vary widely:

• Agriculture: For planning crop density and irrigation by section.
• Real Estate: To estimate property sizes and values in client proposals.
• Environmental Planning: Assessing protected land and green zone coverage.
• Construction: Calculating precise land-use footprint for projects.

Conversion Formulas Recap

These simple formulas underlie the conversions but can be handled automatically by digital calculators for enhanced precision and convenience:

Hectares = Ares ÷ 100 Ares = Hectares × 100

FAQs

How do I convert hectares to ares?

Multiply the number of hectares by 100 to obtain the equivalent area in ares.

How many hectares are in 2,000 ares?

Divide 2,000 by 100. The result is 20 hectares.

Can the 2025 acreage calculator convert acres too?

Yes. The system includes full cross-conversion for acres, ares, hectares, and all major imperial and metric units.

Is the tool accurate for irregular land shapes?

Absolutely. Thanks to polygon support and coordinate-based input, it adapts to irregular or curved terrains.