Convert square mile (US survey) to square dekameter
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to square dekameter [dam^2], or Convert square dekameter to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Dekameter
1 mi^2 (US) = 25899.984703 dam^2
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to dam^2:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 25899.984703 dam^2 = 388499.770545 dam^2
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
Square Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.