Convert square mile to square mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square mile [mi^2] to square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)], or Convert square mile (US survey) to square mile.
How to Convert Square Mile to Square Mile (Us Survey)
1 mi^2 = 0.999996000011537 mi^2 (US)
Example: convert 15 mi^2 to mi^2 (US):
15 mi^2 = 15 × 0.999996000011537 mi^2 (US) = 14.9999400001731 mi^2 (US)
Square Mile to Square Mile (Us Survey) 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 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.