Convert square decimeter to township
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Township
1 dm^2 = 1.07250599595124e-10 twnsp
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to twnsp:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 1.07250599595124e-10 twnsp = 1.60875899392686e-09 twnsp
Square Decimeter to Township Conversion Table
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Square Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.
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.