Square mile to Square kilometer
square mile to square kilometer Conversion Table
| square mile (mi²) | square kilometer (km²) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 mi² | → | 0.0258999 km² |
| 0.1 mi² | → | 0.258999 km² |
| 1.0 mi² | → | 2.58999 km² |
| 2.0 mi² | → | 5.17998 km² |
| 3.0 mi² | → | 7.76997 km² |
| 5.0 mi² | → | 12.94995 km² |
| 10.0 mi² | → | 25.8999 km² |
| 20.0 mi² | → | 51.7998 km² |
| 30.0 mi² | → | 77.6997 km² |
| 50.0 mi² | → | 129.4995 km² |
| 100.0 mi² | → | 258.999 km² |
| 1000.0 mi² | → | 2589.99 km² |
Example Conversion
To convert from square mile to square kilometer, multiply by 2.58999.
For example: 22 square mile = 22 × 2.58999 = 56.97978 square kilometer
Unit History
About square mile
The square mile is a historical imperial measure for area, primarily used in the United States and the United Kingdom. Although many countries have adopted the metric system, the square mile remains an important measure in certain sectors, including land surveys, regional planning, and historical contexts.
About square kilometer
The square kilometer represents one million square meters. As a measure of area, it is especially useful for describing large tracts of land, such as cities, national parks, or entire regions. Square kilometers are standard in many international datasets involving geography and environmental statistics.