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.
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
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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.