Square Kilometer To Township Converter

(km² to twp converter)

Convert km² to Township


Effortlessly Convert Square Kilometers to Townships


(Last Updated On: 2024-10-18)

Discover the simplicity of converting km² to twp with our user-friendly Square Kilometer to Township Converter, designed by Newtum. Get accurate conversions in an instant, sparking your curiosity to explore more.

What are Square Kilometer and Township

Definition of Square Kilometer

A square kilometer (km²) is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides that are one kilometer in length. It is a metric unit widely used in land measurement, geography, and planning. One square kilometer is equivalent to 1,000,000 square meters, 100 hectares, or approximately 0.3861 square miles.

Definition of Township

A township is a unit of land area measurement used primarily in the United States, defined as a square tract of land six miles on each side, resulting in an area of 36 square miles or approximately 93.24 square kilometers. Historically, townships were established as part of the Public Land Survey System for the purpose of rural land division and organization.

Square Kilometer to Township Conversion Table

Square Kilometer (km²) Township (twp)
1 km² 0.0106 twp
5 km² 0.0531 twp
10 km² 0.1062 twp
20 km² 0.2124 twp
50 km² 0.5311 twp
100 km² 1.0622 twp
200 km² 2.1244 twp
500 km² 5.3110 twp
1000 km² 10.6220 twp
5000 km² 53.1100 twp

Conversion of Square Kilometer to Township

Example 1:
Convert 2 km² to twp:
2 km² = 2 × 0.0106 twp = 0.0212 twp

Example 2:
Convert 7.5 km² to twp:
7.5 km² = 7.5 × 0.0106 twp = 0.0795 twp

History of Square Kilometer and Township

The Square Kilometer to Township Converter has its roots in land measurement practices, providing a modern solution for converting metric area units to the township system used historically in rural land division, offering a bridge between international and local land area standards.

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Solved Examples km² to twp

Example 1: To convert 15 km² to townships, the calculation would be 15 km² × 0.0106 twp/km² = 0.1590 twp.

Example 2: Converting 30 km² to townships yields 30 km² × 0.0106 twp/km² = 0.3180 twp.

FAQs for Square Kilometer to Township Converter

How accurate is the km² to twp conversion?
Our converter provides precise conversions based on the standardized values for square kilometers and townships.
Can I convert back from townships to square kilometers?
Yes, the converter is capable of performing conversions in both directions.
Is this tool free to use?
Absolutely, the Square Kilometer to Township Converter is free for all users.