Convert square hectometer to township
Please provide values below to convert square hectometer [hm^2] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to square hectometer.
How to Convert Square Hectometer to Township
1 hm^2 = 0.000107250599595124 twnsp
Example: convert 15 hm^2 to twnsp:
15 hm^2 = 15 × 0.000107250599595124 twnsp = 0.00160875899392686 twnsp
Square Hectometer to Township Conversion Table
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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.
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.