Convert Section to Square - Free Calculator

Fast, accurate area conversion calculator. Convert section to square instantly with precise results.

Common Conversions

1 Section
= 278,785 Square
5 Section
= 1,393,930 Square
10 Section
= 2,787,850 Square
50 Section
= 13,939,300 Square
100 Section
= 27,878,500 Square

How to Convert Section to Square

Use this free online calculator to convert Section to Square instantly. This area conversion tool provides accurate results for all your measurement needs.

Quick Reference

1 Section = 278,785 Square
1 Square = 0.00000358699 Section

Section to Square Conversion Formula

To convert Section to Square, multiply by 278,785.

Square = Section × 278,785
Section = Square × 0.00000358699

To convert Square back to Section, divide by 278,785 (or multiply by 0.00000358699).

About These Units

About Section

The section is a traditional unit of area in the U.S., equal to 1 square mile. This unit is used by the U.S. Public Land Survey System, which applies to most of the U.S. except for the original 13 states, Alaska, and Hawaii.

About Square

The square is a traditional unit of area, often used for measuring roofing material, finished lumber, and other building materials. One square equals 100 square feet, 11.111 square yards, or about 9.290 square meters.

Section to Square Conversion Table

SectionSquareSquareSection
0.127,878.50.13.58699e-7
0.5139,3930.50.0000017935
1278,78510.00000358699
2557,57020.00000717398
51,393,93050.000017935
102,787,850100.0000358699
205,575,700200.0000717398
256,969,630250.0000896748
5013,939,300500.00017935
10027,878,5001000.000358699
25069,696,3002500.000896748
500139,393,0005000.0017935
1000278,785,00010000.00358699

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