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Convert Hectare to Feddan

Convert hectares to feddans instantly. 1 hectare = 2.3804819524 feddan — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Feddan to Hectare converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Hectare

What is a hectare?

A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, or one square hectometer. It is the most widely used metric unit for land measurement worldwide.

Origin of the hectare

Defined as 100 ares, equal to one square hectometer. The name was introduced in 1795 in France as part of the metric system.

Where it is used

Hectares are the standard unit for agricultural land measurement worldwide except in the US (which uses acres). 1 hectare equals 2.47105 acres. In India, hectares are used in modern agricultural census and land records alongside traditional regional units.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in France in 1795; standardized internationally through the SI system.

Other Regional

Feddan

What is a feddan?

A feddan is an Egyptian unit of land area equal to approximately 4200.83 m² (about 1.038 acres). Used in Egypt, Sudan, Syria, and Oman.

Origin of the feddan

Originated as an Egyptian agricultural unit. Standardized at 4200.83 m² in modern Egyptian law (specifically, 333.33 qasaba squared).

Where it is used

Feddans are the primary unit for agricultural land in Egypt and several Arab countries. The conversion to hectares (1 feddan ≈ 0.42 hectare) is widely known regionally.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in modern Egyptian land law.

Hectare to Feddan conversion formula

The relationship between hectares and feddans:

1 ha = 2.3804819524 feddan
1 feddan = 0.420083 ha

To convert hectares to feddans, multiply the value in hectares by 2.3804819524. To reverse, multiply feddans by 0.420083.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in feddans updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Feddan to Hectare converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert hectares to feddans

  1. Write down the value in hectares (ha).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 2.3804819524.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in feddans (feddan).
  4. To reverse, multiply the feddan value by 0.420083.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ha to feddan:
1 × 2.3804819524 = 2.3804819524 feddan

Example 2 — Convert 100 ha to feddan:
100 × 2.3804819524 = 238.0481952376 feddan

Real-world example — Coastal cruise distances

A 10-hectare coastal sailing route converts to a different value in feddans — useful for cruise operators who switch between maritime, aviation, and road-distance units depending on the leg of the trip.

10 ha × 2.3804819524 = 23.8048195238 feddan

Real-world example — Road-sign distances across systems

A 100-hectare road sign converts cleanly into feddans — exactly the conversion drivers planning trips abroad rely on when reading road signs in a different measurement system.

100 ha × 2.3804819524 = 238.0481952376 feddan

Real-world example — Endurance race distances

A 50-hectare cycling or running race converts to a recognizable distance in feddans. Endurance athletes coming from a different measurement system use this conversion to compare training plans across regions.

50 ha × 2.3804819524 = 119.0240976188 feddan

Hectare to Feddan conversion table

Standard reference values for converting hectares to feddans:

Hectare [ha]Feddan [feddan]
0.010.0238048195
0.10.2380481952
12.3804819524
24.7609639048
37.1414458571
49.5219278095
511.9024097619
1023.8048195238
2047.6096390475
3071.4144585713
4095.219278095
50119.0240976188
100238.0481952376
5001190.240976188
10002380.4819523761

Frequently asked questions

How many feddans is 1 hectare?
1 hectare equals 2.3804819524 feddan.
How do I convert hectares to feddans?
Multiply the value in hectares by 2.3804819524 to get feddans.
How do I convert feddans back to hectares?
Multiply the value in feddans by 0.420083, or use the Feddan to Hectare converter.
How many feddans is 100 hectares?
100 hectares equals 238.0481952376 feddans, because 100 × 2.3804819524 = 238.0481952376.

Convert Hectare to other area units

Show all Hectare conversions
Metric / SI (15 units)
Imperial / US Customary (15 units)
US Survey (5 units)
Indian Subcontinent (16 units)
Other Regional (10 units)
Scientific / Physics (5 units)
Historical / Pre-metric European (6 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ha = 2.3804819524 feddan) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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