Convert square mile (US survey) to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Centimeter
1 mi^2 (US) = 25899984703 cm^2
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to cm^2:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 25899984703 cm^2 = 388499770545 cm^2
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Square Mile (Us Survey)
A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.
Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.