Square Kilometer to Are Converter
Convert Square Kilometers to Ares
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Square Kilometers to Ares
To convert from square kilometers (km²) to ares (a), you multiply the area in square kilometers by 10,000. For more information about square kilometers as a unit of measurement, visit our square kilometers page.
Formula
Ares = Square Kilometers × 10,000
or
a = km² × 10,000
Step-by-step process
- Take the area in square kilometers.
- Multiply it by 10,000.
- The result is the equivalent area in ares.
Examples
- 0.001 km² = 0.001 × 10,000 = 10 a
- 0.01 km² = 0.01 × 10,000 = 100 a
- 0.1 km² = 0.1 × 10,000 = 1,000 a
- 1 km² = 1 × 10,000 = 10,000 a
When to Convert Square Kilometers to Ares
This conversion is useful for measuring large land areas in a unit that is more commonly used in some European countries.
Land Management
Ares are sometimes used in land management and real estate in countries that use this unit.
Agriculture
For agricultural purposes, ares can be a convenient unit for measuring plots of land.
Common Square Kilometers to Ares Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Square Kilometers (km²) | Ares (a) | Square Kilometers (km²) | Ares (a) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.001 | 10 | 1 | 10,000 |
| 0.002 | 20 | 2 | 20,000 |
| 0.005 | 50 | 5 | 50,000 |
| 0.01 | 100 | 10 | 100,000 |
| 0.02 | 200 | 20 | 200,000 |
| 0.05 | 500 | 50 | 500,000 |
| 0.1 | 1,000 | 100 | 1,000,000 |
| 0.2 | 2,000 | 250 | 2,500,000 |
| 0.5 | 5,000 | 500 | 5,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ares are in a square kilometer?
There are 10,000 ares in a square kilometer.
How do I convert ares to square kilometers?
To convert from ares to square kilometers, you divide the area in ares by 10,000. For example, 500 a is equal to 500 / 10,000 = 0.05 km².