Convert section to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert section [sect] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to section.
1 sect = 2.58998811034 km^2. To convert section to square kilometer, multiply the value by 2.58998811034; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km^2 = 0.386102158542 sect). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 sect = 2.58998811034 km^2
- 1 km^2 = 0.386102158542 sect
- 10 sect = 25.8998811034 km^2
- 100 sect = 258.998811034 km^2
How to Convert Section to Square Kilometer
1 sect = 2.589988110336 km^2
Example: convert 15 sect to km^2:
15 sect = 15 × 2.589988110336 km^2 = 38.84982165504 km^2
Section to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
| section | square kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 sect | 2.58998811034 km^2 |
| 2 sect | 5.17997622067 km^2 |
| 3 sect | 7.76996433101 km^2 |
| 5 sect | 12.9499405517 km^2 |
| 10 sect | 25.8998811034 km^2 |
| 20 sect | 51.7997622067 km^2 |
| 50 sect | 129.499405517 km^2 |
| 100 sect | 258.998811034 km^2 |
| 500 sect | 1294.99405517 km^2 |
| 1000 sect | 2589.98811034 km^2 |
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.
Square Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 section in square kilometer?
1 section (sect) = 2.58998811034 square kilometer (km^2).
How do you convert section to square kilometer?
Multiply the section value by 2.58998811034. For example, 25 sect × 2.58998811034 = 64.7497027584 km^2.
What is 10 section in square kilometer?
10 sect = 25.8998811034 km^2.
Which unit is larger, the section or the square kilometer?
The section is the larger unit: 1 sect = 2.58998811034 km^2.