Convert square dekameter to square mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square dekameter [dam^2] to square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)], or Convert square mile (US survey) to square dekameter.
How to Convert Square Dekameter to Square Mile (Us Survey)
1 dam^2 = 3.86100614138266e-05 mi^2 (US)
Example: convert 15 dam^2 to mi^2 (US):
15 dam^2 = 15 × 3.86100614138266e-05 mi^2 (US) = 0.000579150921207399 mi^2 (US)
Square Dekameter to Square Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Square Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.
Square Mile (Us Survey)
A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.