Square Mile to Hectare Converter
Convert Square Miles to Hectares instantly
Hectare
Conversion Formula
Hectare = Square Mile × 258.9988Where:
- mi² = Square Mile
- ha = Hectare
About Square Mile
The square mile (mi²) is a unit of area in the imperial system of measurement.
About Hectare
The hectare (ha) is a unit of area in the metric system of measurement.
How to Convert Square Mile to Hectare
Convert square miles to hectares instantly
Quick Reference:
- 1 mi² = 258.998800 ha
- 1 ha = 0.003861 mi²
Common Square Mile to Hectare Conversions
= 259.00 ha
= 1294.99 ha
= 2589.99 ha
= 6474.97 ha
= 12949.94 ha
= 25899.88 ha
Conversion Reference Table
| Square Mile (mi²) | Hectare (ha) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 258.9988 |
| 2 | 517.9976 |
| 3 | 776.9964 |
| 4 | 1,035.9952 |
| 5 | 1,294.994 |
| 10 | 2,589.988 |
| 15 | 3,884.982 |
| 20 | 5,179.976 |
| 25 | 6,474.97 |
| 50 | 12,949.94 |
| 75 | 19,424.91 |
| 100 | 25,899.88 |
| 250 | 64,749.7 |
| 500 | 129,499.4 |
| 1,000 | 258,998.8 |
Quick reference table showing common square miles to hectares conversions.
Real-World Area Conversions
Real Estate and Housing
Property listings show square footage (US) or square meters (international). A typical 3-bedroom house is 1,500-2,000 sq ft (139-186 m²).
Land and Agriculture
Farmland is measured in acres (US) or hectares (metric). A football field is about 1.32 acres or 0.53 hectares. Large farms span hundreds or thousands of acres.
Flooring and Carpeting
Calculating how much flooring material to buy for rooms. Carpet is sold by square yard, while tile and hardwood use square feet or square meters.
Painting and Wall Coverage
Paint coverage is specified per gallon (350-400 sq ft) or per liter (10-12 m²). Converting room wall areas helps estimate paint quantities needed.
Fabric and Textiles
Fabric is sold by the yard (linear) but coverage depends on width. Quilting, upholstery, and sewing projects require area calculations in square inches or square meters.
Parks and Recreation
City parks, golf courses, and sports facilities measure areas in acres or hectares. A standard soccer field is about 1.76 acres (0.71 hectares).