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To convert from Square Mile (mi2) to Square Kilometer (km2), 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 Kilometer (km2).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Square Mile (mi2) is equal to Square Kilometer (km2).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Square Mile (mi2) to Square Kilometer (km2):
| Square Miles | Square Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 mi2 | km2 |
| 0.001 mi2 | km2 |
| 0.1 mi2 | km2 |
| 1 mi2 | km2 |
| 2 mi2 | km2 |
| 3 mi2 | km2 |
| 4 mi2 | km2 |
| 5 mi2 | km2 |
| 6 mi2 | km2 |
| 7 mi2 | km2 |
| 8 mi2 | km2 |
| 9 mi2 | km2 |
| 10 mi2 | km2 |
| 20 mi2 | km2 |
| 30 mi2 | km2 |
| 40 mi2 | km2 |
| 50 mi2 | km2 |
| 100 mi2 | km2 |
| 1000 mi2 | km2 |
| 10000 mi2 | km2 |
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 kilometer (km2) is a unit used to measure area in the metric system.
It represents a square that is one kilometer long on each side, which equals one million square meters (106 m2).
It can be challenging to visualize such a large area, so let's put it into perspective. A single square kilometer is equivalent to:
Due to its vast size, the square kilometer is a crucial unit for geographers, urban planners, and scientists when measuring large sections of land or water.
When it comes to measuring our planet, the square kilometer is the standard unit of choice.
The total surface area of Earth is a massive 510 million square kilometers.
This total area is broken down into:
These figures show why the square kilometer is crucial for scientists studying global climate patterns, mapping population density, and managing natural resources.
While much of the world uses the metric system, some countries (like the United States) use the imperial system, where large areas are measured in square miles.
A square kilometer is significantly smaller than a square mile. Here's the quick conversion:
Keeping this difference in mind is essential when comparing geographical data from different countries, whether you're examining the size of a national park or the area of a city.