How many acres are contained in one section of land?

One section of land contains 640 acres. This measurement is standard in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) used in the United States. The section is a unit of land measurement that is part of a township, which is typically 36 square miles. Each township is divided into 36 sections, and since each section encompasses one square mile, the conversion results in 640 acres per section. Understanding this basic unit is essential for real estate professionals when discussing land size and property measurements in Rhode Island and beyond.