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). A square mile is equal to 27,878,400 square feet, 640
acres, or roughly 2½ square kilometers (2.589988 km², to be more exact).
See also: Conversion of units
In
England,
the Square Mile is a traditional name for the
City of London.