Tareas to Square Meters Converter
Convert tareas to square meters, hectares, and acres — the Dominican Republic's land measurement unit.
Conversion table
| Tareas | Square Meters | Hectares | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 314 m² | 0.0314 ha | 0.078 acres |
| 1 | 629 m² | 0.0629 ha | 0.155 acres |
| 1.5 | 943 m² | 0.0943 ha | 0.233 acres |
| 2 | 1,257.72 m² | 0.1258 ha | 0.311 acres |
| 2.5 | 1,572.15 m² | 0.1572 ha | 0.388 acres |
| 3 | 1,886.58 m² | 0.1887 ha | 0.466 acres |
| 4 | 2,515.44 m² | 0.2515 ha | 0.622 acres |
| 5 | 3,144.3 m² | 0.3144 ha | 0.777 acres |
| 6 | 3,773.16 m² | 0.3773 ha | 0.932 acres |
| 7 | 4,402.02 m² | 0.4402 ha | 1.088 acres |
| 8 | 5,030.88 m² | 0.5031 ha | 1.243 acres |
| 9 | 5,659.74 m² | 0.566 ha | 1.399 acres |
| 10 | 6,288.6 m² | 0.6289 ha | 1.554 acres |
| 12 | 7,546.32 m² | 0.7546 ha | 1.865 acres |
| 15 | 9,432.9 m² | 0.9433 ha | 2.331 acres |
📊 Key Equivalences
- 1 tarea628.86 m²
- 1 hectare≈ 15.9 tareas
- 1 acre≈ 6.43 tareas
- Side of a square tarea≈ 25.1 m
Conversion Tips
- 1 tarea = 628.86 m² — roughly 25m × 25m
- Quick rule: 16 tareas ≈ 1 hectare (actually 15.9 tareas = 1 ha)
- For acres: 1 tarea ≈ 0.155 acres — about 1/6 of an acre
- Common lot sizes: residential 2-5 tareas, farms 50-500 tareas
How to Convert Tareas to Square Meters
To convert tareas to square meters, multiply the number of tareas by 628.86. This is the standard Dominican tarea based on a square of 25.07 meters per side (100 Dominican varas of 0.2507 m each, squared). To convert to hectares, multiply by 628.86 and divide by 10,000, or simply multiply by 0.062886. The quick rule that '16 tareas equals approximately 1 hectare' is widely used in the Dominican Republic — the exact number is 15.9 tareas per hectare. This conversion is essential for anyone buying property in the Dominican Republic, as land is almost exclusively measured in tareas.
Where the Tarea Is Used Today
The tarea is the universal land measurement unit in the Dominican Republic, used for everything from small residential lots to large agricultural properties. Real estate listings on Dominican property websites always quote land area in tareas. The Tribunal de Tierras (Land Court) and the Dirección Nacional de Mensuras Catastrales (National Cadastral Survey Office) use tareas in official documents. Agricultural production reports measure coffee, cacao, tobacco, and sugar cane yields per tarea. Construction permits reference lot sizes in tareas. Even casual conversations about property in the Dominican Republic use tareas — 'tengo un solar de 3 tareas' is how Dominicans describe lot sizes. Foreign buyers investing in Dominican real estate must understand this unit to navigate the market.
Typical Sizes in Tareas
- 1 tarea = 628.86 m² — a small conuco garden plot
- 10 tareas ≈ 6,289 m² (0.63 ha) — a rural house lot with land
- 16 tareas ≈ 1.006 ha — the classic rule of thumb: 16 tareas per hectare
- 50 tareas ≈ 3.14 ha — a small family farm
- 100 tareas ≈ 6.29 ha — a mid-size cacao or plantain farm
- 1,590 tareas ≈ 100 ha = 1 km² — for large-property estimates
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- The tarea used here (628.86 m²) is the Dominican standard — the word names different areas elsewhere in the Caribbean
- Do not confuse the Dominican tarea with the Puerto Rican cuerda (≈ 3,930 m²)
- 16 tareas ≈ 1 hectare is only an approximation (1.006 ha) — use the exact conversion for legal documents
- In Dominican cities lots (solares) are sold in m², while farmland is quoted in tareas
- Quick math: tareas × 629 ≈ square meters
- Dominican property titles record areas in m² or hectares — convert before closing a sale
Conversion Examples
Step-by-step tarea conversions
Convert 10 tareas to square meters
- Formula: m² = tareas × 628.86
- 10 × 628.86 = 6,288.6
- 10 tareas = 6,288.6 m²
10 tareas = 6,288.6 m²
How many tareas in 1 hectare?
- 1 hectare = 10,000 m²
- Tareas = 10,000 ÷ 628.86
- = 15.9 tareas
1 hectare ≈ 15.9 tareas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square meters is 1 tarea?
1 tarea equals 628.86 square meters in the Dominican Republic.
How many tareas make 1 hectare?
Approximately 15.9 tareas equal 1 hectare (10,000 m² ÷ 628.86 m² = 15.9).
How many tareas in an acre?
1 acre ≈ 6.44 tareas (4,046.86 m² ÷ 628.86 m² = 6.44).
Is the tarea used only in the Dominican Republic?
The tarea of 628.86 m² is specific to the Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico also has a unit called 'tarea' but it equals approximately 3,930 m², which is much larger.
Why is the Dominican tarea 628.86 m²?
It is defined as a square of 100 Dominican varas per side, where 1 Dominican vara = 0.2507 meters. So (100 × 0.2507)² = 25.07² = 628.86 m².
Is the tarea officially recognized?
Yes, the tarea is the standard land measurement in Dominican property law, used in the Tribunal Superior de Tierras, land titles (Certificados de Título), and cadastral surveys.