What is a section in land measurement?

A section is a U.S. Public Land Survey System unit of area equal to one square mile, or about 2.58999 square kilometers.

How many are units are in one section?

One section equals 25,899.88110336 are units.

Why convert from section to are?

Converting from section to are helps translate U.S. land parcel sizes into metric units suitable for international land measurement and agricultural planning.

How to Convert from Section to Are [a]

Learn to convert land area measurements from section, a U.S. Public Land Survey System unit, to are (a), a metric unit used for land measurement. Understand the conversion process and applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows users to transform land areas measured in sections, a standard U.S. survey unit equal to one square mile, into the metric are unit, which is useful for land administration, agricultural planning, and property documentation.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value of the land area in sections
Select 'section' as the input unit and 'are' (a) as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent area in are units
Use the result for land planning, legal descriptions, or agricultural reporting

Key Features

Converts land area from sections to are (a) using a fixed conversion rate
Supports land measurement needed for legal, cadastral, and agricultural uses
Browser-based and simple to use with straightforward inputs and results
Facilitates cross-border land measurement compatibility by translating imperial to metric units

Examples

2 Sections = 2 × 25899.88110336 = 51799.76220672 Are [a]
0.5 Section = 0.5 × 25899.88110336 = 12949.94055168 Are [a]

Common Use Cases

Describing rural property boundaries and legal land deeds within the U.S.
Cadastral surveying and township or range mapping for land administration
Agricultural planning and resource-management reporting on parcel levels
Translating U.S. land parcel measurements into metric units for international contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection before conversion to avoid errors
Use this tool to complement legal and cadastral land documentation processes
Verify converted results when preparing official land records or reports
Consider local measurement standards when applying converted results in various regions

Limitations

Section unit is primarily used in the United States and may not apply globally
Are is less commonly used worldwide compared to hectares and square meters
Additional conversion might be required for regions preferring other metric units
Rounded values could affect precision for large-scale land management or legal use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a section in land measurement?: A section is a U.S. Public Land Survey System unit of area equal to one square mile, or about 2.58999 square kilometers.
How many are units are in one section?: One section equals 25,899.88110336 are units.
Why convert from section to are?: Converting from section to are helps translate U.S. land parcel sizes into metric units suitable for international land measurement and agricultural planning.

Key Terminology

Section: A unit of area equal to one square mile used in the U.S. Public Land Survey System representing standard land parcels.
Are [a]: A metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring small land plots.
Cadastral Surveying: A surveying process for mapping and recording land parcels and property boundaries.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the base area of one section in the U.S. Public Land Survey System?

One square kilometer

One square mile

One hectare

How many square meters are in one are (a)?

10 square meters

100 square meters

1000 square meters

Which unit is primarily used for measuring small fields and gardens?

Section

Are

Square mile

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