what is hectare

A hectare is a unit of measurement for an area, specifically representing 10,000 square meters. It is equal to a square with 100-meter sides, or 1 hectometer squared. There are 100 hectares in one square kilometer. One hectare is also equivalent to 2.471 acres. The hectare is primarily used in the measurement of land, and is widely used all around the world to measure large areas of land. It is most commonly used to describe land in legal cases, planning, sale, and agriculture. The name "hectare" comes from the Greek word "hekaton," meaning one hundred. A rugby field is very close to one hectare in size, and most sports fields are one hectare in size.