Convert square mile (US survey) to hectare
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Hectare
1 mi^2 (US) = 258.99984703 ha
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to ha:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 258.99984703 ha = 3884.99770545 ha
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Hectare 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.
Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.