Section to Township Converter
Convert Section (section) to Township (twp) instantly. 1 section = 0.027778 twp.
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1 section = 0.027778 twp
Formula:
twp = section × 0.0277777778With your value: 1 section = 0.02777778 twp
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in section so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Section to Township conversions
Section to Township Conversion Table
| Section (section) | Township (twp) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.013889 |
| 1 | 0.027778 |
| 2 | 0.055556 |
| 5 | 0.138889 |
| 10 | 0.277778 |
| 15 | 0.416667 |
| 20 | 0.555556 |
| 25 | 0.694444 |
| 50 | 1.388889 |
| 100 | 2.777778 |
| 250 | 6.944444 |
| 500 | 13.888889 |
| 1000 | 27.777778 |
Township to Section Conversion Table
| Township (twp) | Section (section) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 18 |
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 72 |
| 5 | 180 |
| 10 | 360 |
| 15 | 540 |
| 20 | 720 |
| 25 | 900 |
| 50 | 1,800 |
| 100 | 3,600 |
| 250 | 9,000 |
| 500 | 18,000 |
| 1000 | 35,999.999999 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Section (section)
Area
Derived from the square metre via the length definitions above.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Township (twp)
Area
Derived from the square metre via the length definitions above.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Section to Township
To convert from Section (section) to Township (twp), multiply the value by 0.0277777778.
Formula: twp = section × 0.0277777778
Reverse: section = twp × 35.9999999992
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Section. For example: 5 section
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0277777778
- The result is: 0.138889 twp
About Section
The section (section) is a unit of area. One section equals 2.589988 × 10^+6 square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other area unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: area calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Township
The township (twp) is a unit of area. One township equals 9.323957 × 10^+7 square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other area unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: area calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Township are in 1 Section?
There are exactly 0.0277777778 Township in 1 Section. This means the conversion factor from Section to Township is 0.0277777778.
What is the formula to convert Section to Township?
The formula to convert Section to Township is: twp = section × 0.0277777778. For example, to convert 10 Section to Township, you would multiply 10 by 0.0277777778.
What is a Section?
The section (section) is a unit of area. One section equals 2.589988 × 10^+6 square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other area unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Township?
The township (twp) is a unit of area. One township equals 9.323957 × 10^+7 square metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other area unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Section?
The Section is commonly used in area calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Section to Township converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/section-to-township