Convert indonesian are to square meter easily.
1 a x 100 = 100 m²
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If you’ve ever looked at land measurements in Indonesia, you’ve probably seen the term “are” pop up. It’s like that friend who shows up unannounced—you know they’re important, but you’re not entirely sure why. Let’s break it down: an are (pronounced “ahr”) is essentially a 10m x 10m square. That’s 100 m² right there. But why does Indonesia use this unit when the rest of the world obsesses over square meters and hectares? Well, it’s all about scale. Imagine describing your backyard in hectares—it’d feel like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Are sits comfortably in the middle, making it ideal for urban plots and small farms.
Unit definitions
What is a indonesian are (a)?
- Description: A metric unit for area, widely used in Indonesia for land measurement
- Symbol: a
- Common uses: Residential property listings, agricultural land records
- Definition: 1 are = 100 square meters (10m × 10m)
What is a square meter (m²)?
- Description: The SI unit for area, representing a 1m × 1m square
- Symbol: m²
- Common uses: Global standard for construction, interior design, and science
- Definition: Area of a square with sides measuring 1 meter
Conversion formula
To convert are to square meters:
Square meters = Are × 100
For square meters to are:
Are = Square meters ÷ 100
Example calculations
- Converting 3.5 are to m²:
3.5 a × 100 = 350 m²
That’s about the floor area of a spacious two-bedroom apartment. - Converting 850 m² to are:
850 ÷ 100 = 8.5 a
Equivalent to a decent-sized vegetable farm in rural Java.
Conversion tables
Indonesian are to square meters
| Are (a) | Square Meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 6 | 600 |
| 7 | 700 |
| 8 | 800 |
| 9 | 900 |
| 10 | 1000 |
Square meters to indonesian are
| Square Meters (m²) | Are (a) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 1 |
| 200 | 2 |
| 300 | 3 |
| 400 | 4 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 600 | 6 |
| 700 | 7 |
| 800 | 8 |
| 900 | 9 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Historical background
The are was born during the French Revolution as part of the metric system in 1795. Indonesia adopted it through Dutch colonial influence in the 19th century. While much of Europe moved to hectares for larger areas, Indonesia kept are alive for medium-sized land parcels. Today, you’ll see it in property deeds across Bali and Jakarta—a living relic of metric history.
Interesting facts?
- Hectare’s big brother: 1 hectare = 100 are. They’re metric cousins separated by two decimal places.
- Not quite SI: Though widely used, are isn’t an official International System (SI) unit.
- Textbook survivor: Most countries teach are in schools but rarely use it practically—except Indonesia.
- Real estate code: In Java, “5a” in a listing means 500 m², not 5 acres. Crucial difference!
- Volleyball math: A standard court (18m × 9m) is 162 m²—that’s 1.62 are.
FAQ
Are provides a middle ground for measuring land—smaller than a hectare but larger than a square meter. It’s practical for residential plots.
No, 1 are always equals 100 m² globally. The term 'Indonesian are' refers to its common usage there, not a unique definition.
Roughly the size of a small studio apartment (10m x 10m). A parking space for 3-4 cars fits into half an are.
While square meters are also used, are appears in property listings and legal documents. Our converter helps avoid confusion.
Yes! 1 hectare = 100 are. Enter hectares as ‘square meters’ divided by 10,000 first, then multiply by 100 for are.