What is a section in land measurement?

A section is an area unit used in the U.S. Public Land Survey System equal to one square mile or about 2.59 square kilometers.

Why convert sections to square meters?

Converting sections to square meters helps relate U.S. land units to international metric standards for surveying, agriculture, and engineering.

Is the section unit used worldwide?

No, the section is specific to the U.S. land survey system and may not be recognized outside the U.S.

How to Convert from Section to Square Meter [m²]

Convert area measurements from U.S. Public Land Survey System sections to metric square meters accurately using our easy-to-use unit converter tool.

Section

Square meter [m^2]

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Section to Square meter [m^2] Conversion Table

Section	Square meter [m^2]

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

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Interval

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Section to Square meter [m^2] Conversion Table
Section	Square meter [m^2]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you transform area values measured in sections, a U.S. land survey unit, into square meters, the SI derived unit for area measurement. It supports standard conversions useful for surveyors, farmers, engineers, and real estate professionals.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the area value in sections into the input field
Select 'section' as the source measurement unit
Choose 'square meter [m²]' as the target unit
Click convert to get the area expressed in square meters
Use the result for mapping, reporting, or land administration tasks

Key Features

Converts area from section (land parcel unit) to square meter (m²)
Supports large-scale land measurement conversions for international use
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Clear conversion formula and numerical results displayed
Useful for land surveying, agriculture, real estate, and engineering

Examples

2 sections convert to 5,179,976.220672 m² (2 × 2,589,988.110336 m²)
0.5 section converts to 1,294,994.055168 m² (0.5 × 2,589,988.110336 m²)

Common Use Cases

Determining rural property boundaries and legal land deed sizes in the U.S.
Cadastral surveying and township-range land division mapping
Agricultural resource management and field size calculations
Converting land measures into metric units for international compatibility
Supporting GIS, real estate, and civil engineering area measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit selections carefully before converting
Use this conversion to standardize large land parcel measurements internationally
Consider the context to ensure the section unit applies to your region
For very large or fractional sections, be mindful of numerical precision
Use results as part of broader surveying, mapping, or engineering workflows

Limitations

The section unit is specific to U.S. Public Land Survey System and is not globally recognized
Conversions may lose some precision due to large values involved
Very large or fractional sections require attention to numeric rounding and appropriateness
Results are intended for general use and should be verified when precision is critical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a section in land measurement?: A section is an area unit used in the U.S. Public Land Survey System equal to one square mile or about 2.59 square kilometers.
Why convert sections to square meters?: Converting sections to square meters helps relate U.S. land units to international metric standards for surveying, agriculture, and engineering.
Is the section unit used worldwide?: No, the section is specific to the U.S. land survey system and may not be recognized outside the U.S.

Key Terminology

Section: A U.S. land survey unit equal to one square mile, often used for legal land descriptions and cadastral mapping.
Square Meter [m²]: The SI derived unit of area representing the area of a square with sides of one meter each.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does one section equal in terms of area?

One square kilometer

One square mile

One hectare

Which SI unit is used as the target unit in this converter?

Square foot

Square meter

Acre

What is a common use case for converting section to square meters?

Mapping large land parcels internationally

Measuring volume of soil

Calculating temperature distribution

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