Square Mile to Square Hectometer converter (mi2 to hm2)

Conversion Formula

1 mi2 = 258.9988 hm2

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Square Mile = 2589988 m²
   1 Square Hectometer = 10000 m²
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mi2 = (2589988 m²) / (10000 m²/hm2) = 258.9988 hm2
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mi2 by 258.9988 to get the equivalent in hm2

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mi2 to hm2:

5 mi2 × 258.9988 = 1294.994 hm2