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

Quick Reference

1 Square = 3.587e-6 Section

1 Section = 278785.12 Square

Square to Section Conversion Formula

To convert Square to Section, multiply by 3.587e-6.

Section = Square × 3.587e-6

Square = Section × 278785.12

To convert Section back to Square, divide by 3.587e-6 (or multiply by 278785.12).

About These Units

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.

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.

Square to Section Conversion Table

Square	Section	Section	Square
0.1	3.587e-7	0.1	27878.51
0.5	1.793e-6	0.5	139392.56
1	3.587e-6	1	278785.12
2	7.174e-6	2	557570.24
5	1.793e-5	5	1393925.59
10	3.587e-5	10	2787851.18
20	7.174e-5	20	5575702.37
25	8.967e-5	25	6969627.96
50	1.793e-4	50	13939255.92
100	3.587e-4	100	27878511.83
250	8.967e-4	250	69696279.58
500	1.793e-3	500	139392559.17
1000	3.587e-3	1000	278785118.33

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