Convert Square Mile (mi²) to Township (township) instantly.
Square Mile to Township conversion
1 Square Mile (mi²) = 0.027777778 Township (township). To convert Square Mile to Township, multiply the value by 0.027777778.
| Square Mile (mi²) | Township (township) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.027777778 |
| 2 | 0.055555556 |
| 5 | 0.13888889 |
| 10 | 0.27777778 |
| 25 | 0.69444444 |
| 50 | 1.3888889 |
| 100 | 2.7777778 |
| 1000 | 27.777778 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Township are in one Square Mile?
One Square Mile (mi²) equals 0.027777778 Township (township).
How do I convert Square Mile to Township?
To convert Square Mile to Township, multiply the value by 0.027777778.
What is 10 Square Mile in Township?
10 Square Mile = 0.27777778 Township.
About these units
Square Mile (mi²)
A square mile equals 640 acres or about 2.58999 km². It is the primary unit for describing large areas in the United States and the UK, particularly in geography and land-use planning. City sizes, county boundaries, national park dimensions, and lake surfaces are often expressed in square miles. Because of its large scale, it is ideal for measuring political subdivisions, conservation zones, and territorial claims. The square mile also appears in demographic statistics—such as population density—and in historical surveys of American frontiers, where square-mile sections formed the backbone of land distribution policies.
Township (township)
A township, as used in the U.S. Public Land Survey System (PLSS), is an area equal to 36 square miles, arranged as a 6-mile × 6-mile square. It is a cornerstone unit of American land division, originating during the late 18th-century settlement of the American frontier. Townships standardized how land was surveyed and sold, allowing the federal government to systematically divide territory for settlement, homesteading, and revenue generation. They were subdivided into 36 sections, each one square mile in area. This grid-based system profoundly shaped American geography. Roads, property lines, agricultural fields, and county boundaries in much of the Midwest and West follow township geometry. Even today, PLSS townships remain legally relevant in land deeds, zoning regulations, and cadastral surveys.