Convert square meters to Indonesian are easily.
1 m² x 0.01 = 0.01 ar
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If you've ever looked at Indonesian property listings or land surveys, you've probably seen measurements in "are" alongside square meters. While metric units dominate globally, this traditional measurement still holds strong in certain contexts. Let's explore why this conversion matters and how to master it.
Unit definitions
What is a square meter (m²)?
The square meter serves as the foundation of the metric system for area measurement. Symbol: m². Used worldwide for everything from apartment sizes to construction projects. One square meter equals the area of a square with 1-meter sides. Its universal adoption makes it crucial for international comparisons.
What is an Indonesian are (ar)?
The Indonesian are remains deeply rooted in local land measurement practices. Symbol: ar. Commonly used for agricultural land and residential plots. Definition: 1 ar equals exactly 100 square meters. This unit persists despite metric system adoption, particularly in rural areas and property transactions.
Conversion formula
The conversion couldn't be simpler:
1 Indonesian are = 100 square meters
Thus:
- m² to ar: Divide square meters by 100
- ar to m²: Multiply are by 100
Example calculations
Let's walk through real-world scenarios:
- Converting 250 m² to ar:
250 ÷ 100 = 2.5 ar
(A typical urban house plot in Jakarta) - Converting 15 ar to m²:
15 × 100 = 1,500 m²
(A medium-sized rice field in Bali)
Conversion tables
Square meters to Indonesian are
| m² | ar |
|---|---|
| 100 | 1 |
| 200 | 2 |
| 300 | 3 |
| 400 | 4 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 600 | 6 |
| 700 | 7 |
| 800 | 8 |
| 900 | 9 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Indonesian are to square meters
| ar | m² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 6 | 600 |
| 7 | 700 |
| 8 | 800 |
| 9 | 900 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
From Dutch roots to modern use
The are's history in Indonesia begins with Dutch colonial rule in the 19th century. European surveyors introduced the unit for land taxation purposes, creating a hybrid system that mixed metric units with local measurement traditions. After independence, Indonesia kept the are for its practical benifit in measuring smaller land parcels, especially in densely populated areas.
This historical blending explains why you'll still see road signs in Bali listing land for sale in both are and local units like "ru". The government officially recognizes the are alongside metric units, creating a unique dual system that reflects Indonesia's cultural diversity.
Interesting facts
- A standard badminton court (13.4 m × 6.1 m) equals exactly 0.8174 ar
- 1 ar can produce about 50 kg of rice per harvest cycle
- Jakarta's average apartment size (60 m²) equals 0.6 ar
- The are appears in Indonesian property law as a legal measurement unit
- Traditional markets often price seasonal crops per are of farmland
FAQ
This conversion is essential for understanding property sizes in Indonesia, where the are remains a common unit for land measurement.
No, 1 Indonesian are equals 100 square meters, just like the standard are unit used historically in Europe.
Our tool calculates conversions to 4 decimal places, sufficient for most practical applications.
Yes, you'll frequently encounter the are in real estate listings and agricultural measurements across Indonesia.
Absolutely. Since 1 hectare equals 100 are, simply divide your are value by 100 to get hectares.