Square Mile to Square Kilometer Converter
Convert square miles to square kilometers instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.
Square Kilometer
Conversion Formula
Square Kilometer = Square Mile × 2.589988Where:
- mi² = Square Mile
- km² = Square Kilometer
About Square Mile
The square mile (mi²) is a unit of areain the imperial system of measurement.
About Square Kilometer
The square kilometer (km²) is a unit of areain the metric system of measurement.
How to Convert Square Mile to Square Kilometer
To convert from square miles to square kilometers, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in square milesand get instant results in square kilometers.
Quick Reference:
- 1 mi² = 2.589988 km²
- 1 km² = 0.386102 mi²
Common Square Mile to Square Kilometer Conversions
= 2.59 km²
= 12.95 km²
= 25.90 km²
= 64.75 km²
= 129.50 km²
= 259.00 km²
Conversion Reference Table
| Square Mile (mi²) | Square Kilometer (km²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.59 |
| 2 | 5.18 |
| 3 | 7.77 |
| 4 | 10.36 |
| 5 | 12.9499 |
| 10 | 25.8999 |
| 15 | 38.8498 |
| 20 | 51.7998 |
| 25 | 64.7497 |
| 50 | 129.4994 |
| 75 | 194.2491 |
| 100 | 258.9988 |
| 250 | 647.497 |
| 500 | 1,294.994 |
| 1,000 | 2,589.988 |
Quick reference table showing common square miles to square kilometers conversions.
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