Square Mile to Hectare Converter

Convert square miles to hectares instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.

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Hectare

Conversion Formula

Hectare = Square Mile × 258.9988

Where:

  • mi² = Square Mile
  • ha = Hectare

About Square Mile

The square mile (mi²) is a unit of areain the imperial system of measurement.

About Hectare

The hectare (ha) is a unit of areain the metric system of measurement.

How to Convert Square Mile to Hectare

To convert from square miles to hectares, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in square milesand get instant results in hectares.

Quick Reference:

  • 1 mi² = 258.998800 ha
  • 1 ha = 0.003861 mi²

Common Square Mile to Hectare Conversions

1 mi²
= 259.00 ha
5 mi²
= 1294.99 ha
10 mi²
= 2589.99 ha
25 mi²
= 6474.97 ha
50 mi²
= 12949.94 ha
100 mi²
= 25899.88 ha

Conversion Reference Table

Square Mile (mi²)Hectare (ha)
1258.9988
2517.9976
3776.9964
41,035.9952
51,294.994
102,589.988
153,884.982
205,179.976
256,474.97
5012,949.94
7519,424.91
10025,899.88
25064,749.7
500129,499.4
1,000258,998.8

Quick reference table showing common square miles to hectares conversions.

Real-World Area Conversions

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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