Convert sabin to square mile
Please provide values below to convert sabin [sabin] to square mile [mi^2], or Convert square mile to sabin.
How to Convert Sabin to Square Mile
1 sabin = 3.58700642791552e-08 mi^2
Example: convert 15 sabin to mi^2:
15 sabin = 15 × 3.58700642791552e-08 mi^2 = 5.38050964187328e-07 mi^2
Sabin to Square Mile Conversion Table
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Sabin
The sabin is a unit of luminous intensity used to measure the brightness of light sources, specifically in photometry.
History/Origin
Named after the French physiologist Charles-Édouard Guillaume, the sabin was introduced in the early 20th century as a unit to quantify luminous intensity, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts related to light measurement.
Current Use
The sabin is rarely used today; it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still appear in historical data or specialized fields related to light measurement.
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'.