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What is Hectare?

A hectare (ha) is a widely used unit for measuring large land areas. This unit is mainly used in agriculture and real estate. Originally part of the metric system, it has become a global standard. One hectare equals 10,000 square metres or approximately 2.49 acres. A hectare is roughly the size of a rugby field.

What is Cent?

A cent is a traditional land measurement unit popularly used in South India. It essential in real estate, where smaller land parcels are measured in cents. One cent equals 40.46 square meters or 435.54 square feet. This unit is useful for property valuation and purchase agreements in regions such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Hectare to Cent Conversion Table

The table below provides some common hectare-to-cent conversions:

Hectares	Cents
1 ha	249.57
5 ha	1247.83
10 ha	2495.65
15 ha	3743.48
20 ha	4991.30

Value of One Hectare in Different States

In India, the value of 1 hectare remains the same across all states. The standard representation of this conversion is:

Hectare	Value in India (in Cents)
1 hectare	249.57 cents

How to Convert Hectare to Cent?

You can manually convert hectares to cents using the formula:

1 hectare = 249.57 cents
For example, to convert 2 hectares to cents:

2 × 249.57 = 499.14 cents

Alternatively, you can use Tata Capital’s Area Conversion Calculator for quick and accurate results:

Step 1: Visit Tata Capital’s Area Conversion Calculator.
Step 2: Select “Hectare” from the first dropdown menu.
Step 3: Choose “Cent” from the second dropdown menu.
Step 4: Enter the hectare value in the field you want to convert.

The calculator will instantly display the cent value.

FAQs on Hectare to Cent Converter

A hectare is a metric unit of land measurement that equals 10,000 square meters or roughly 2.49 acres. It is commonly used for large agricultural fields and plots.

To manually convert, multiply the hectare value by 249.57. For larger values, Tata Capital’s Area Conversion Calculator provides quick and accurate results.

Hectares are commonly used for large land measurements because they are part of an international measurement system. This consistency makes measurements easy to understand in legal and financial contexts.

Yes. One cent equals 40.46 square meters. While square meters are part of the metric system and are used globally, "cent" is a regional unit used primarily in South India for measuring smaller land parcels.

Yes, especially for large residential layouts or land development projects. However, for small individual plots, people often prefer measurements in cents, square feet, or square meters.

Yes, but it depends on the region. In South India, land documents often mention the land area in cents, while official documents may also include square meters or hectares for standardisation.