Convert section to square mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert section [sect] to square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)], or Convert square mile (US survey) to section.
1 sect = 0.999996000012 mi^2 (US). To convert section to square mile (US survey), multiply the value by 0.999996000012; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi^2 (US) = 1.000004 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 = 0.999996000012 mi^2 (US)
- 1 mi^2 (US) = 1.000004 sect
- 10 sect = 9.99996000012 mi^2 (US)
- 100 sect = 99.9996000012 mi^2 (US)
How to Convert Section to Square Mile (Us Survey)
1 sect = 0.999996000011537 mi^2 (US)
Example: convert 15 sect to mi^2 (US):
15 sect = 15 × 0.999996000011537 mi^2 (US) = 14.9999400001731 mi^2 (US)
Section to Square Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| section | square mile (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 sect | 0.999996000012 mi^2 (US) |
| 2 sect | 1.99999200002 mi^2 (US) |
| 3 sect | 2.99998800003 mi^2 (US) |
| 5 sect | 4.99998000006 mi^2 (US) |
| 10 sect | 9.99996000012 mi^2 (US) |
| 20 sect | 19.9999200002 mi^2 (US) |
| 50 sect | 49.9998000006 mi^2 (US) |
| 100 sect | 99.9996000012 mi^2 (US) |
| 500 sect | 499.998000006 mi^2 (US) |
| 1000 sect | 999.996000012 mi^2 (US) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 section in square mile (US survey)?
1 section (sect) = 0.999996000012 square mile (US survey) (mi^2 (US)).
How do you convert section to square mile (US survey)?
Multiply the section value by 0.999996000012. For example, 25 sect × 0.999996000012 = 24.9999000003 mi^2 (US).
What is 10 section in square mile (US survey)?
10 sect = 9.99996000012 mi^2 (US).
Which unit is larger, the section or the square mile (US survey)?
The square mile (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 sect equals only 0.999996000012 mi^2 (US).