Convert square mile (US survey) to section
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to section [sect], or Convert section to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Section
1 mi^2 (US) = 1.00000400000446 sect
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to sect:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 1.00000400000446 sect = 15.0000600000669 sect
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Section 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.
Section
A section is a unit of area measurement used to quantify a specific portion of a larger area, typically in land or land-related contexts.
History/Origin
The term 'section' originated from land surveying practices, particularly in the United States Public Land Survey System, where it refers to a square mile area (640 acres). It has been used historically to subdivide land for legal and administrative purposes.
Current Use
Today, 'section' is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and legal contexts to describe specific parcels of land, especially in regions that follow the Public Land Survey System or similar subdivision methods.