Hectare
Hectare
Hectare (pronunciation: /ˈhɛktɛər, -tɑːr/), is a unit of area measurement equal to 10,000 square meters, primarily used in the measurement of land. The term was first coined in France in 1795 as a unit of area in the metric system.
Etymology
The word 'hectare' is derived from the Greek word 'hekaton' meaning 'hundred' and the Latin word 'area' meaning 'open space'. The term was adopted as part of the metric system in France during the French Revolution.
Related Terms
- Square meter: The base unit of area in the International System of Units (SI). One hectare is equivalent to 10,000 square meters.
- Acre: A unit of area commonly used in the United States and other countries that do not use the metric system. One hectare is approximately 2.47 acres.
- Square kilometer: A unit of area in the metric system. One hectare is 0.01 square kilometers.
- Decare: A unit of area in the metric system, smaller than a hectare. One hectare is equivalent to 10 decares.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hectare
- Wikipedia's article - Hectare
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