Convert square mile (US survey) to square hectometer
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to square hectometer [hm^2], or Convert square hectometer to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Hectometer
1 mi^2 (US) = 258.99984703 hm^2
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to hm^2:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 258.99984703 hm^2 = 3884.99770545 hm^2
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Hectometer 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.
Square Hectometer
A square hectometer (hm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one hectometer (100 meters).
History/Origin
The square hectometer originated from the metric system's adoption, where 'hecto' denotes a factor of 100. It has been used primarily in scientific and geographical contexts to measure large areas.
Current Use
The square hectometer is rarely used in everyday measurements but is occasionally employed in scientific, environmental, and geographical studies to express large land or area measurements.