Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hect
noun
/hɛkt/
Definition
A metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used in measuring land.
Examples
- The farm covers an area of 50 hects.
- This plot of land is approximately 2 hects in size.
- One hect is equivalent to 2.471 acres.
Meaning
The word ‘hect’ often refers to land measurement, particularly in agriculture and forestry.
Synonyms
- hectare
- metric hectare
