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1 Square Miles are equal to 258.998811 Hectare . Converting 1 Square Miles to Hectare is easy. Simply use our calculator above, or apply the formula to change the length.
What is a Square Miles (mi²)
Definition: A square mile (mi²) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides of one mile.
History: Historically used in land surveying and property measurement in English-speaking countries.
Current Use: Commonly used to measure large geographical areas such as cities and national parks.
What is a Hectare (ha)
Definition: A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters.
History: Introduced in 1795 as part of the metric system, replacing traditional agricultural land measurements.
Current Use: Widely used in agriculture, forestry, and real estate for large land measurements.