ruutkilomeeter

Ruutkilomeeter is a unit of area in the metric system. It is equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer in length. The symbol for ruutkilomeeter is km². To convert ruutkilomeeter to other metric units of area, one can use the conversion factor that 1 kilometer is equal to 1000 meters. Therefore, 1 km² is equal to (1000 meters)² which is 1,000,000 square meters (m²). Similarly, 1 km² is equal to 100 hectares or 100,000,000 are. Ruutkilomeeter is commonly used to measure the area of large geographical features such as countries, regions, or land masses. It is also employed in urban planning and environmental studies to quantify significant surface areas. The term is a direct translation of "square kilometer" into Estonian. Understanding ruutkilomeeter is essential for comprehending spatial data and geographical information presented in metric units.