What is a township in land measurement?

A township is a cadastral unit measuring 6 miles by 6 miles, equal to 36 square miles or about 93.24 square kilometers, used in the U.S. Public Land Survey System to legally describe and subdivide land.

How many square poles are in one township?

There are 3,686,400 square poles in one township, as per the conversion based on official definitions.

When would I use square poles instead of townships?

Square poles are commonly used in historical land surveys, older property deeds, and traditional imperial area measurements, especially for smaller land parcels.

How to Convert from Township to Square Pole

Learn how to convert area measurements from township to square pole with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand the relationship and applications of these units in land surveying and legal contexts.

Township

Square pole

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Township to Square pole Conversion Table

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Township to Square pole Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts area units from township, a large cadastral land measurement in the U.S., to square pole, a traditional imperial unit used in historical surveying and land descriptions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value of the area in townships.
Select township as the source unit and square pole as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent area in square poles.
Use the conversion result for legal, surveying, or land administration purposes.

Key Features

Converts large land area measurements from township to smaller units of square pole
Supports legal and cadastral land description conversions
Provides exact conversion based on official definitions
Useful for interpreting historical and legal land records
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

2 townships equals 7,372,800 square poles (2 × 3,686,400)
0.5 township equals 1,843,200 square poles (0.5 × 3,686,400)

Common Use Cases

Legal land descriptions and property deeds in the United States
Cadastral mapping and land surveying work across many US states
Converting historical land measurements to imperial units
Supporting land administration, resource management, and rural planning
Migrating older property records to modern measurement systems

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the local surveying standards for interpreting township and square pole units.
Use this conversion for historical or legal charting where imperial units are preferred.
Cross-reference converted values with metric units if required for modern applications.
Keep in mind the large size of townships when planning land-related projects.

Limitations

Township represents a very large area, so it may be too broad for smaller property details.
Square pole units are mostly relevant in historical or traditional surveying contexts.
Modern mapping and legal works often require metric units rather than imperial.
Local surveying methodologies can affect the precise interpretation of these units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a township in land measurement?: A township is a cadastral unit measuring 6 miles by 6 miles, equal to 36 square miles or about 93.24 square kilometers, used in the U.S. Public Land Survey System to legally describe and subdivide land.
How many square poles are in one township?: There are 3,686,400 square poles in one township, as per the conversion based on official definitions.
When would I use square poles instead of townships?: Square poles are commonly used in historical land surveys, older property deeds, and traditional imperial area measurements, especially for smaller land parcels.

Key Terminology

Township: A cadastral unit in the US PLSS measuring 6 miles by 6 miles (36 square miles), used to subdivide and describe land legally.
Square Pole: An imperial unit of area equal to a square one pole on each side, commonly used in historical surveying, equal to 272.25 square feet or 1/160 of an acre.
Public Land Survey System (PLSS): A method used in the United States for subdividing and describing land, utilizing township and range systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the area of one township based on PLSS?

6 square miles

36 square miles

160 acres

How many square poles equal one township?

3,686,400

36,000

160

What unit is primarily used for smaller land parcels in historical contexts?

Square pole

Township

Square mile

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