Convert section to square mile
Please provide values below to convert section [sect] to square mile [mi^2], or Convert square mile to section.
1 sect = 1 mi^2. To convert section to square mile, multiply the value by 1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi^2 = 1 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 = 1 mi^2
- 1 mi^2 = 1 sect
- 10 sect = 10 mi^2
- 100 sect = 100 mi^2
How to Convert Section to Square Mile
1 sect = 1 mi^2
Example: convert 15 sect to mi^2:
15 sect = 15 × 1 mi^2 = 15 mi^2
Section to Square Mile Conversion Table
| section | square mile |
|---|---|
| 1 sect | 1 mi^2 |
| 2 sect | 2 mi^2 |
| 3 sect | 3 mi^2 |
| 5 sect | 5 mi^2 |
| 10 sect | 10 mi^2 |
| 20 sect | 20 mi^2 |
| 50 sect | 50 mi^2 |
| 100 sect | 100 mi^2 |
| 500 sect | 500 mi^2 |
| 1000 sect | 1000 mi^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 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'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 section in square mile?
1 section (sect) = 1 square mile (mi^2).
How do you convert section to square mile?
Multiply the section value by 1. For example, 25 sect × 1 = 25 mi^2.
What is 10 section in square mile?
10 sect = 10 mi^2.
Which unit is larger, the section or the square mile?
The square mile is the larger unit: 1 sect equals only 1 mi^2.