Square Mile To Township (Mi² To Twp) Converter

The Square Mile To Township (Mi² To Twp) Converter is a handy tool designed to help you easily convert areas measured in square miles into townships. This is especially useful for those working with land measurements, real estate, or geographic data. Understanding the units involved can make your conversions more accurate and straightforward.

A square mile (Mi²) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States to measure large land areas. One square mile equals 640 acres or approximately 2.59 square kilometers. It represents a square that is one mile long on each side.

A township (Twp) is a land measurement used primarily in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) in the United States. A standard township covers an area of 36 square miles, arranged in a 6-by-6 grid of 36 sections, each one mile square. Therefore, one township equals 36 square miles.

To convert from square miles to townships, you can use the following formula:
Twp = Mi² ÷ 36

Simply input the area in square miles into the converter, and it will automatically calculate the equivalent number of townships based on this formula. This tool makes it quick and easy to switch between these two units, whether you’re working on land planning, surveying, or property management.