Convert square mile (US survey) to township
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Township
1 mi^2 (US) = 0.0277778888890129 twnsp
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to twnsp:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 0.0277778888890129 twnsp = 0.416668333335193 twnsp
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Township 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.
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.