Convert township to section
Please provide values below to convert township [twnsp] to section [sect], or Convert section to township.
1 twnsp = 36 sect. To convert township to section, multiply the value by 36; to go the other way, divide by it (1 sect = 0.0277777777778 twnsp). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 twnsp = 36 sect
- 1 sect = 0.0277777777778 twnsp
- 10 twnsp = 360 sect
- 100 twnsp = 3600 sect
How to Convert Township to Section
1 twnsp = 36 sect
Example: convert 15 twnsp to sect:
15 twnsp = 15 × 36 sect = 540 sect
Township to Section Conversion Table
| township | section |
|---|---|
| 1 twnsp | 36 sect |
| 2 twnsp | 72 sect |
| 3 twnsp | 108 sect |
| 5 twnsp | 180 sect |
| 10 twnsp | 360 sect |
| 20 twnsp | 720 sect |
| 50 twnsp | 1800 sect |
| 100 twnsp | 3600 sect |
| 500 twnsp | 18000 sect |
| 1000 twnsp | 36000 sect |
Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.
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 township in section?
1 township (twnsp) = 36 section (sect).
How do you convert township to section?
Multiply the township value by 36. For example, 25 twnsp × 36 = 900 sect.
What is 10 township in section?
10 twnsp = 360 sect.
Which unit is larger, the township or the section?
The township is the larger unit: 1 twnsp = 36 sect.