Convert square miles to hectares

1 mi² = 259 ha. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 square mile equals

259hectares

1 mi² = 259 ha

The formula

Square miles and hectares both measure area from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

ha = mi² × 259

Going the other way? Convert hectares to square miles.

Square miles to hectares table

Common values, rounded for reading.

Square miles (mi²)Hectares (ha)
1259
2518
3777
41,036
51,294.99
61,553.99
71,812.99
82,071.99
92,330.99
102,589.99
153,884.98
205,179.98
256,474.97
307,769.96
4010,359.95
5012,949.94
7519,424.91
10025,899.88
25064,749.7
500129,499.41
1,000258,998.81

Questions people ask

How many hectares are in a square mile?
One square mile equals 259 hectares.
How do I convert square miles to hectares by hand?
Multiply the number of square miles by 259. For a rough check, 259 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 square mile in hectares?
1 square mile is 259 hectares.

Calcuit generates this page from a unit table, so the factors here match every other page on the site.

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