Convert township to square hectometer
Please provide values below to convert township [twnsp] to square hectometer [hm^2], or Convert square hectometer to township.
How to Convert Township to Square Hectometer
1 twnsp = 9323.9571972096 hm^2
Example: convert 15 twnsp to hm^2:
15 twnsp = 15 × 9323.9571972096 hm^2 = 139859.357958144 hm^2
Township to Square Hectometer Conversion Table
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Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.
Square Hectometer
A square hectometer (hm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one hectometer (100 meters).
History/Origin
The square hectometer originated from the metric system's adoption, where 'hecto' denotes a factor of 100. It has been used primarily in scientific and geographical contexts to measure large areas.
Current Use
The square hectometer is rarely used in everyday measurements but is occasionally employed in scientific, environmental, and geographical studies to express large land or area measurements.