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Square Miles & Square Kilometers Conversion Calculator
Convert square miles & square kilometers with editable results and an explained example.
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Calculator inputs
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the known values in the units shown. Results update as you type.
- Edit a calculated value to solve backwards, or lock a value to hold it fixed.
- Use the worked example to check the method. Reset restores the starting fields.
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Formula and method
1 mi² = 2.589988110336 km². This uses the international statute mile of 1,609.344 meters. Square-mile area conversion squares that length factor.
1 mi² = 2.589988110336 km²
Worked example
Enter these known values and leave the other values blank.
- Square miles
- 1 mi²
- Square km
- 2.59 km²
Assumptions and limitations
- This uses the international statute mile of 1,609.344 meters. Square-mile area conversion squares that length factor.
- A unit change preserves the quantity. Select the desired unit before entering a new measurement.
Common questions
Which area definition does this tool use?
This uses the international statute mile of 1,609.344 meters. Square-mile area conversion squares that length factor.
Can I solve the conversion in reverse?
Enter the known quantity in its selected unit and leave the unknown quantity blank. Results retain extra precision internally and are rounded for display.
References
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