So, You Want to Know How Big Pennsylvania Is? Let's Measure Up the Keystone State (Without Literally Stepping on It)
Ever looked at a map of Pennsylvania and thought, "That's a lot of cheesesteak potential"? Well, you're not wrong. But maybe you're curious about exactly how much "a lot" is. As in, how many square feet of liberty bells, rolling hills, and Amish buggy paths does Pennsylvania hold? Buckle up, because we're about to get schooled in Pennsylvanian geography (and maybe even calculate enough square footage to pave the Liberty Bell with, well, liberty bells).
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Land vs. Water: The Great Pennsylvanian Showdown
First things first, Pennsylvania likes to keep things interesting. There's the whole "landlocked state with a Great Lake border" thing going on. So, depending on how you measure, you get different answers. Here's the breakdown:
Reminder: Reading twice often makes things clearer.
- Total Area: If you add up every inch of Pennsylvania, including those cute little lakes and wiggly rivers, we're talking a whopping 46,055 square miles (that's a lot of Hershey's Kisses lined up in a row, folks).
- Landlocked, But Not Landless: But wait! That number includes water. If you're a stickler for solid ground (like those determined pioneers who carved out Pennsylvania in the first place), then the landmass itself comes in at around 44,817 square miles.
Translation: Pennsylvania is like a delicious sub – it's mostly delicious meat (land), but there's a little bit of refreshing drink (water) on the side.
Tip: A slow skim is better than a rushed read.
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Fun with Conversions: Because Why Not?
Now, you might be thinking, "square miles are nice and all, but what about square feet?" That's where things get a little crazy. To convert square miles to square feet, you multiply by a whole bunch of numbers (don't worry, we won't subject you to that math torture). But trust us, the answer is a big, beautiful number that would make William Penn proud (we think). Here's the gist:
Tip: Let the key ideas stand out.
- Pennsylvania in Square Feet: There are roughly 1.28 trillion square feet in the Keystone State. That's a 1 with 12 zeros behind it, people!
Basically, Pennsylvania has enough square footage to fit a whole lot of, well, Pennsylvania.
Tip: Reading in short bursts can keep focus high.
FAQ: Your Burning Questions About Pennsylvania's Square Footage Answered (Finally!)
- How to measure Pennsylvania in square feet myself?
This isn't recommended. Pennsylvania is a big state, and trust us, there are better ways to spend your free time (like eating delicious soft pretzels). - Can I buy all of Pennsylvania's square feet?
While the American dream encourages big dreams, buying an entire state might be a bit out of reach (even for Bill Gates). - How many square feet would it take to make a blanket big enough to cover Pennsylvania? That's a fun question! We'd need to do some fancy calculations involving the state's shape and whatnot, but it's safe to say it would be a very, very big blanket.
- Is there a prize for memorizing Pennsylvania's square footage?
Not that we know of, but you'd definitely win the "Most Interesting Party Trick" award. - What can I do with this newfound knowledge of Pennsylvania's square footage? Impress your friends, win bar trivia nights, or simply marvel at the vastness (and deliciousness) of the Keystone State.
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