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Convert Square Feet to Square Miles - Area Converter

This converter transforms area in square feet (ft²) into square miles (mi²) using the defined relationship between feet and miles. It is intended for engineers, GIS professionals, surveyors, planners, and anyone who needs a reliable unit conversion for map work, land area reporting, or calculations.

The unit relationship used here is derived from the defined mile-to-foot relationship: 1 mile = 5,280 feet. Squaring that relationship yields the exact area factor used by the converter. For most practical uses this yields precise and reproducible conversions; read the methodology and FAQs if you work with survey-foot conventions or need legal-grade precision.

Where appropriate, the page references standards and federal resources (NIST, USGS, U.S. Census Bureau) so you can validate definitions and select the correct unit convention for your application.

Updated Nov 7, 2025QA PASS — golden 25 / edge 120Run golden-edge-2026-01-23

Governance

Record 704db2716816 • Reviewed by Fidamen Standards Committee

Interactive Converter

Convert between square foot and square mile with precision rounding.

Quick reference table

Square FootSquare Mile
1 ft²0 mi²
5 ft²0 mi²
10 ft²0 mi²
25 ft²0 mi²
50 ft²0 mi²
100 ft²0 mi²

Methodology

We use the customary definition 1 mile = 5,280 feet. Squaring both sides gives the exact area relationship: 1 square mile = 5,280² square feet = 27,878,400 ft².

The converter divides the entered square feet value by 27,878,400 to produce square miles. This approach follows standard unit algebra and the definitions used by national measurement authorities.

For extremely large areas or high-precision legal work, be aware of the difference between the International foot (defined exactly as 0.3048 m) and the U.S. survey foot (a slightly different historical definition). See the citations for authoritative guidance.

Worked examples

10,000 ft² = 10,000 ÷ 27,878,400 ≈ 0.000358998 mi²

43,560 ft² (1 acre) = 43,560 ÷ 27,878,400 = 0.0015625 mi² (exactly 1/640 mi²)

1,000,000 ft² = 1,000,000 ÷ 27,878,400 ≈ 0.0358998 mi²

F.A.Q.

What is the exact conversion factor between square feet and square miles?

Exact relationship: 1 square mile = 5,280² square feet = 27,878,400 ft². Therefore, to convert ft² to mi² divide by 27,878,400.

Why might conversion results differ slightly between tools?

Differences usually come from two sources: rounding/precision settings and the foot definition used. Some workflows use the U.S. survey foot (a legacy definition) rather than the International foot. For most applications the International definition (1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly) is used; for cadastral or historical surveying data verify which foot convention was applied.

How many decimal places should I keep?

Choose precision based on measurement uncertainty. For planning maps and general reports 4–6 significant digits is typically sufficient. For legal land descriptions or high-precision GIS analyses retain more digits or use the native data units (meters) and consult a licensed surveyor.

Is this converter suitable for legal or regulatory documents?

This tool provides mathematically exact conversions from the chosen unit definitions, but legal documents often require specific conventions, rounding rules, or certified surveys. For regulatory, cadastral, or title work, confirm the required unit convention and rounding with the responsible agency or a licensed surveyor (see USGS / Census guidance in citations).

What about very large or very small numbers?

You can convert very large or small areas; results may be displayed in scientific notation by some systems. If you plan to store or transfer values between systems, verify numeric field capacity and use appropriate precision to avoid truncation.

How do I convert back from square miles to square feet?

Multiply square miles by 27,878,400 to obtain square feet (ft² = mi² × 27,878,400).

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Further resources

Versioning & Change Control

Audit record (versions, QA runs, reviewer sign-off, and evidence).

Record ID: 704db2716816

What changed (latest)

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-07 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Public QA status

PASS — golden 25 + edge 120

Last run: 2026-01-23 • Run: golden-edge-2026-01-23

Engine

v1.0.0

Data

Baseline (no external datasets)

Content

v1.0.0

UI

v1.0.0

Governance

Last updated: Nov 7, 2025

Reviewed by: Fidamen Standards Committee (Review board)

Credentials: Internal QA

Risk level: low

Reviewer profile (entity)

Fidamen Standards Committee

Review board

Internal QA

Entity ID: https://fidamen.com/reviewers/fidamen-standards-committee#person

Semantic versioning

  • MAJOR: Calculation outputs can change for the same inputs (formula, rounding policy, assumptions).
  • MINOR: New features or fields that do not change existing outputs for the same inputs.
  • PATCH: Bug fixes, copy edits, or accessibility changes that do not change intended outputs except for previously incorrect cases.

Review protocol

  • Verify formulas and unit definitions against primary standards or datasets.
  • Run golden-case regression suite and edge-case suite.
  • Record reviewer sign-off with credentials and scope.
  • Document assumptions, limitations, and jurisdiction applicability.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Uses exact unit definitions from the Fidamen conversion library.
  • Internal calculations use double precision; display rounding follows the unit's configured decimal places.
  • Not a substitute for calibrated instruments in regulated contexts.
  • Jurisdiction-specific rules may require official guidance.

Change log

v1.0.0 • 2025-11-07 • MINOR

Initial publication and governance baseline.

Why: Published with reviewed formulas, unit definitions, and UX controls.

Areas: engine, content, ui • Reviewer: Fidamen Standards Committee • Entry ID: e0dae8ea65e3