Convert township to hectare
Please provide values below to convert township [twnsp] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to township.
How to Convert Township to Hectare
1 twnsp = 9323.9571972096 ha
Example: convert 15 twnsp to ha:
15 twnsp = 15 × 9323.9571972096 ha = 139859.357958144 ha
Township to Hectare Conversion Table
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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.
Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.