Discover the ease of converting townships to square miles with Newtum's intuitive 'Twp to Sq Mi' converter. Designed to provide accurate conversions with speed, this tool piques your curiosity for seamless land measurement transformations.
A township is a unit of land measurement used in the United States Public Land Survey System. It typically measures six miles by six miles, encompassing an area of 36 square miles. However, the size can vary based on local history and geography, making the need for accurate conversion tools essential.
Definition of Square MileA square mile is a unit of area measurement used primarily in the United States and the UK. It is defined as the area of a square with one-mile sides, equivalent to 640 acres, 2.59 square kilometers, or 259 hectares. Its use is prevalent in mapping and land division.
| Township (twp) | Square Mile (sq mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 twp | 36 sq mi |
| 2 twp | 72 sq mi |
| 3 twp | 108 sq mi |
| 4 twp | 144 sq mi |
| 5 twp | 180 sq mi |
| 6 twp | 216 sq mi |
| 7 twp | 252 sq mi |
| 8 twp | 288 sq mi |
| 9 twp | 324 sq mi |
| 10 twp | 360 sq mi |
1 twp = 36 sq mi
1 sq mi = 1/36 twp
Example 1:
Convert 3 twp to sq mi:
3 twp = 3 × 36 sq mi = 108 sq mi
Example 2:
Convert 0.5 twp to sq mi:
0.5 twp = 0.5 × 36 sq mi = 18 sq mi
The Township to Square Mile Converter stems from the need to standardize land measurements for surveying and land development. With the advent of the Public Land Survey System, the township was established as a major subdivision of land. Over time, converting these measurements became crucial for land transactions, planning, and management.
Our Township to Square Mile Converter plays a pivotal role in land measurement and management applications, sparking interest in its practical uses.
Example 1:
To convert 2 townships to square miles:
2 twp = 2 × 36 = 72 sq mi
Example 2:
To convert 7.5 townships to square miles:
7.5 twp = 7.5 × 36 = 270 sq mi
