About Units

Hectare: A hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres. It is widely used in the measurement of land in countries that use the metric system. One hectare is approximately equal to the size of a rugby field or slightly larger than two football fields.

Square miles: A square mile is a unit of area in the imperial and US customary systems. It is equal to 640 acres or approximately 2.59 square kilometers. Square miles are typically used to measure larger areas, such as the size of cities, counties, or large natural features like lakes and forests.