An are (symbol a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring small plots of land.

How many square meters are in one square kilometer?

One square kilometer is equal to 1,000,000 square meters.

When should I use square kilometers instead of ares?

Square kilometers are typically used for measuring large land areas such as countries, cities, and conservation zones, whereas ares are used for smaller parcels like gardens and orchards.

How to Convert from Are [a] to Square Kilometer [km²]

Learn how to easily convert area measurements from are (a) to square kilometer (km²), with key details about each unit and practical use cases.

Are [a]

Square kilometer [km^2]

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Are [a] to Square kilometer [km^2] Conversion Table

Are [a]	Square kilometer [km^2]

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

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Interval

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Are [a] to Square kilometer [km^2] Conversion Table
Are [a]	Square kilometer [km^2]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you transform area measurements from are (a), a metric unit used for smaller land plots, into square kilometers (km²), the unit for large area measurements. It supports tasks like land surveying, urban planning, and environmental studies by scaling localized measurements to broader geographic extents.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the area value in are [a] you want to convert
Select 'are [a]' as the input unit and 'square kilometer [km²]' as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in square kilometers
Use the result in your land measurement or planning tasks

Key Features

Converts between are and square kilometer area units
Easy-to-use interface for quick input and conversion
Browser-based and accessible from anywhere
Supports use cases in agriculture, urban planning, and land management

Examples

50 a equals 0.005 km² after conversion
1000 a converts to 0.1 km²
Scaling small land plots to larger regions by converting from ares to square kilometers

Common Use Cases

Measuring small plots, gardens, or allotments where square meters are too fine
Converting cadastral or localized area data into broader geographic analyses
Reporting land area for national parks, cities, or environmental regions
Expressing population density in urban planning

Tips & Best Practices

Use the are for small-scale land measurements and square kilometers for large extents
Check unit selection carefully before converting
Integrate conversion results into geographic or environmental datasets for analysis
Be aware of regional differences in unit usage for accurate comparisons

Limitations

Are is better suited for smaller areas and less practical for very large regions
Conversion of large amounts of ares might reduce precision due to decimal rounding
Regional variations in usage may affect compatibility of converted data across borders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an are?: An are (symbol a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring small plots of land.
How many square meters are in one square kilometer?: One square kilometer is equal to 1,000,000 square meters.
When should I use square kilometers instead of ares?: Square kilometers are typically used for measuring large land areas such as countries, cities, and conservation zones, whereas ares are used for smaller parcels like gardens and orchards.

Key Terminology

Are [a]: A metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, frequently used for smaller land measurements.
Square Kilometer [km²]: An SI derived unit of area representing the area of a square with sides one kilometer long, equal to 1,000,000 square meters.
Cadastral: Related to the official records of land ownership and boundaries.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is best for measuring small garden plots?

Square kilometer

Are

Hectare

How many square meters are in one are?

1000 m²

100 m²

10 m²

What is the equivalent of 1000 ares in square kilometers?

0.01 km²

0.1 km²

1 km²

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