Convert square mile to section
Please provide values below to convert square mile [mi^2] to section [sect], or Convert section to square mile.
1 mi^2 = 1 sect. To convert square mile to section, multiply the value by 1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 sect = 1 mi^2). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mi^2 = 1 sect
- 1 sect = 1 mi^2
- 10 mi^2 = 10 sect
- 100 mi^2 = 100 sect
How to Convert Square Mile to Section
1 mi^2 = 1 sect
Example: convert 15 mi^2 to sect:
15 mi^2 = 15 × 1 sect = 15 sect
Square Mile to Section Conversion Table
| square mile | section |
|---|---|
| 1 mi^2 | 1 sect |
| 2 mi^2 | 2 sect |
| 3 mi^2 | 3 sect |
| 5 mi^2 | 5 sect |
| 10 mi^2 | 10 sect |
| 20 mi^2 | 20 sect |
| 50 mi^2 | 50 sect |
| 100 mi^2 | 100 sect |
| 500 mi^2 | 500 sect |
| 1000 mi^2 | 1000 sect |
Square Mile
A square mile is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile each.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in the United States and the United Kingdom for land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, the square mile is primarily used in the United States and the UK for measuring land areas, such as in real estate, geography, and environmental studies, within the context of the 'Area' converter in 'Common Converters'.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 square mile in section?
1 square mile (mi^2) = 1 section (sect).
How do you convert square mile to section?
Multiply the square mile value by 1. For example, 25 mi^2 × 1 = 25 sect.
What is 10 square mile in section?
10 mi^2 = 10 sect.
Which unit is larger, the square mile or the section?
The section is the larger unit: 1 mi^2 equals only 1 sect.