Convert hectare to sabin
Please provide values below to convert hectare [ha] to sabin [sabin], or Convert sabin to hectare.
How to Convert Hectare to Sabin
1 ha = 107639.104167097 sabin
Example: convert 15 ha to sabin:
15 ha = 15 × 107639.104167097 sabin = 1614586.56250646 sabin
Hectare to Sabin Conversion Table
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Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.
Sabin
The sabin is a unit of luminous intensity used to measure the brightness of light sources, specifically in photometry.
History/Origin
Named after the French physiologist Charles-Édouard Guillaume, the sabin was introduced in the early 20th century as a unit to quantify luminous intensity, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts related to light measurement.
Current Use
The sabin is rarely used today; it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still appear in historical data or specialized fields related to light measurement.