Square Kilometers to Square Miles (km² to mi²) Conversion
How much are 1 Square Kilometers in Square Miles ?
1 Square Kilometers are equal to 0.386102159 Square Miles . Converting 1 Square Kilometers to Square Miles is easy. Simply use our calculator above, or apply the formula to change the length.
What is a Square Kilometers (km²)
Definition: A square kilometer (km²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one kilometer.
History: Adopted with the metric system, it replaced traditional units like square miles in many countries for land measurement.
Current Use: Used in geography, land surveying, and environmental studies to measure large land areas.
What is a Square Miles (mi²)
Definition: A square mile (mi²) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides of one mile.
History: Historically used in land surveying and property measurement in English-speaking countries.
Current Use: Commonly used to measure large geographical areas such as cities and national parks.