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Square mile

A square mile (symbol mi²) is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet). That comes out to It is equal to 27,878,400 square feet. 640 acres, or 2.589988 square kilometers.

See also: Conversion of units

In England, the Square Mile is a traditional name for the City of London.

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... mi²) is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet). That comes out to It is equal to 27,878,400 square feet. 640 acres, ...