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To convert from Square Mile (mi2) to Square Decimeter (dm2), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Square Meter (m2) and Square Foot (ft2).
Let's convert 5 Square Mile (mi2) to Square Decimeter (dm2).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Square Mile (mi2) is equal to Square Decimeter (dm2).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Square Mile (mi2) to Square Decimeter (dm2):
| Square Miles | Square Decimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 mi2 | dm2 |
| 0.001 mi2 | dm2 |
| 0.1 mi2 | dm2 |
| 1 mi2 | dm2 |
| 2 mi2 | dm2 |
| 3 mi2 | dm2 |
| 4 mi2 | dm2 |
| 5 mi2 | dm2 |
| 6 mi2 | dm2 |
| 7 mi2 | dm2 |
| 8 mi2 | dm2 |
| 9 mi2 | dm2 |
| 10 mi2 | dm2 |
| 20 mi2 | dm2 |
| 30 mi2 | dm2 |
| 40 mi2 | dm2 |
| 50 mi2 | dm2 |
| 100 mi2 | dm2 |
| 1000 mi2 | dm2 |
| 10000 mi2 | dm2 |
A square mile (mi2), with its plural form being square miles, is an imperial unit of area equal to 27,878,400 square feet (ft2).
The "Square Mile" is the famous nickname for the City of London, the historic heart and central financial district of London, England.
This nickname comes from its compact geographical area of just 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2).
Despite its small size, it remains a global hub for finance and business, home to landmarks like the Bank of England and the London Stock Exchange.
Converting square miles to other units is essential for comparing land areas globally.
One square mile is equivalent to:
This is especially useful when comparing data from countries that use the imperial system (like the United States) with those that use the metric system.
In the United States, the square mile is a fundamental unit in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
This system, used since 1785 to survey and sell land, is based on a grid. Here's how it works:
A square decimeter (dm2) is a unit of area in the metric system.
It is equal to one-hundredth of a square meter (0.01 m2). The plural form is square decimeters.
The square decimeter is a practical unit for measuring things that are too big for square centimeters but too small for square meters. Think of it as a handy bridge between the two.
For example, the surface area of a small floor tile, a piece of A4 paper, or the screen of a tablet can be conveniently measured in square decimeters.
It's also frequently used in crafts like leatherwork and woodworking for measuring smaller pieces of material.
The square decimeter is also directly connected to volume—specifically, the liter.
Imagine a cube with a base of exactly one square decimeter (1 dm2) and a height of one decimeter (1 dm). The volume of this cube is one cubic decimeter (1 dm3), which is the exact definition of one liter.
This makes the square decimeter a helpful unit of measurement for visualizing the capacity of everyday items, such as a carton of milk or a water bottle.
Converting the square decimeter to other metric units is very straightforward.
Here are the most common conversions: