Discover the simplicity of converting land measurements from acres to townships with our Acre to Township Converter, designed by Newtum. Get accurate conversions in an instant and satisfy your curiosity about land area differences.
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure land. One acre is equivalent to 4,046.86 square meters or 43,560 square feet. Historically, an acre was understood as a selion of land sized at a furlong (660 feet) long and a chain (66 feet) wide.
Definition of TownshipA township is a unit of land measurement that's part of the U.S. Public Land Survey System (PLSS), which is used in the Western United States. It typically refers to an area of land that is six miles square, containing 36 square miles or 23,040 acres. Townships are further divided into 36 sections, each one mile square.
| Acre (ac) | Township (twp) |
|---|---|
| 10 ac | 0.00043478 twp |
| 20 ac | 0.00086957 twp |
| 50 ac | 0.00217391 twp |
| 100 ac | 0.00434783 twp |
| 200 ac | 0.00869565 twp |
| 500 ac | 0.02173913 twp |
| 1000 ac | 0.04347826 twp |
| 2000 ac | 0.08695652 twp |
| 5000 ac | 0.21739130 twp |
| 10000 ac | 0.43478261 twp |
1 ac = 0.0015625 twp
1 twp = 640 ac
Example 1:
Convert 10 ac to twp:
10 ac = 10 × 0.0015625 twp = 0.015625 twp
Example 2:
Convert 50 ac to twp:
50 ac = 50 × 0.0015625 twp = 0.078125 twp
The Acre to Township Converter has a rich history rooted in the need to standardize land measurements for real estate, agriculture, and mapping. This tool reflects the transition from traditional acre-based measurements to the township system, part of the U.S. Public Land Survey System implemented in the 18th century for systematic land division.
Explore practical scenarios where converting from acres to townships is essential, enhancing your understanding of land area conversions.
Example 1: To convert 100 acres to townships, the calculation would be 100 ac × 0.0015625 twp/ac = 0.15625 twp.
Example 2: If you have 640 acres, which is the size of one square mile, it equals exactly 1 twp since 640 ac × 0.0015625 twp/ac = 1 twp.
How does the Acre to Township Converter work?
The converter uses a standardized equation to turn acres into townships, providing quick and accurate results.
Why would I need to convert acres to townships?
Converting acres to townships can be crucial for land management, real estate, and historical land document analysis.
Can I convert townships back to acres?
Yes, our tool also allows for reverse conversions, making it versatile for different calculation needs.
