5280 feet approximately, got the info off the net.
When lands confiscated from the former Confederates were returned back to them by administration of President Andrew Johnson, freed slaves that had been given 40 acres of farmland were evicted.
Following the Civil War, General William T. Sherman issued Special Field Orders No. 15, which allocated 40 acres of land and the use of a mule to newly freed slaves in the Southern states. However, this policy was later revoked by President Andrew Johnson, and the promised land was reclaimed by the government.
are you serious? go to your calculator on the accessories menu of your computer. put in this exactly. 40 / 12 =
General Sherman's special field order number 15
General Sherman's Special Field Order No. 15.
One mile (5,280 feet).
The perimeter is exactly one mile (5,280 feet).
40 acres = 1,742,400ft²
About 0.17 acres.
Answer: 40 acres = 1,742,400 square feet.
Exactly 40 acres.
40 acres.
Exactly 40 acres.
The number of T-posts needed to fence 40 acres depends on the perimeter of the area to be fenced. Generally, T-posts are spaced about 8 to 12 feet apart. For a square plot, 40 acres has a perimeter of approximately 3,200 feet, which would require around 267 to 400 T-posts, depending on the spacing you choose. Always consider additional posts for corners and gates, which may increase the total needed.
well look this up how many acres in 1742400square feet on google and it says 40
0.40 acres is an area of 17,424 square feet.
1742400 square ft