Convert square mile to square meter
Please provide values below to convert square mile [mi^2] to square meter [m^2], or Convert square meter to square mile.
How to Convert Square Mile to Square Meter
1 mi^2 = 2589988.110336 m^2
Example: convert 15 mi^2 to m^2:
15 mi^2 = 15 × 2589988.110336 m^2 = 38849821.65504 m^2
Square Mile to Square Meter Conversion Table
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Square Mile
A square mile is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile each.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in the United States and the United Kingdom for land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, the square mile is primarily used in the United States and the UK for measuring land areas, such as in real estate, geography, and environmental studies, within the context of the 'Area' converter in 'Common Converters'.
Square Meter
A square meter (m^2) is the SI unit of area, representing the area of a square with sides of one meter each.
History/Origin
The square meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light, and has since become the standard unit for measuring area in the metric system.
Current Use
The square meter is widely used in various fields such as real estate, architecture, land measurement, and engineering to quantify surface areas of spaces and objects.