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Convert Square Mile To Square Kilometer

Conversion Results

Square Mile Square Kilometer
0.01 0.026
0.1 0.259
1 2.59
2 5.18
3 7.77
5 12.95
10 25.9
20 51.8
50 129.499
100 258.999
1000 2589.988

How to Convert Square Mile to Square Kilometer

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Square Mile
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Square Mile = 2.59 Square Kilometer
  3. Calculate: 10 × 2.59 → 25.9 Square Kilometer

Unit Information

Square Mile (mi²)

Definition

A square mile (symbol: mi²) is a unit of area equal to 640 acres or approximately 2.59 square kilometers.

Current Use

Square miles are used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring large geographic areas such as cities, states, and countries.

Square Kilometer (km²)

Definition

A square kilometer (symbol: km²) is a unit of area equal to one million square meters (10⁶ m²) or 100 hectares.

Current Use

Square kilometers are used to measure large areas such as cities, countries, geographic regions, and land masses.

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