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).
1 mi^2 (US) = 1.000004 sect. To convert square mile (US survey) to section, multiply the value by 1.000004; to go the other way, divide by it (1 sect = 0.999996000012 mi^2 (US)). 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 (US) = 1.000004 sect
- 1 sect = 0.999996000012 mi^2 (US)
- 10 mi^2 (US) = 10.00004 sect
- 100 mi^2 (US) = 100.0004 sect
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
| square mile (US survey) | section |
|---|---|
| 1 mi^2 (US) | 1.000004 sect |
| 2 mi^2 (US) | 2.00000800001 sect |
| 3 mi^2 (US) | 3.00001200001 sect |
| 5 mi^2 (US) | 5.00002000002 sect |
| 10 mi^2 (US) | 10.00004 sect |
| 20 mi^2 (US) | 20.0000800001 sect |
| 50 mi^2 (US) | 50.0002000002 sect |
| 100 mi^2 (US) | 100.0004 sect |
| 500 mi^2 (US) | 500.002000002 sect |
| 1000 mi^2 (US) | 1000.004 sect |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 square mile (US survey) in section?
1 square mile (US survey) (mi^2 (US)) = 1.000004 section (sect).
How do you convert square mile (US survey) to section?
Multiply the square mile (US survey) value by 1.000004. For example, 25 mi^2 (US) × 1.000004 = 25.0001000001 sect.
What is 10 square mile (US survey) in section?
10 mi^2 (US) = 10.00004 sect.
Which unit is larger, the square mile (US survey) or the section?
The square mile (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 mi^2 (US) = 1.000004 sect.