What is the approximate area of the state of Texas in square miles?

What is the approximate area of the state of Texas in square miles?

• A. 270,000 square miles
• B. 268,596 square miles
• C. 275,000 square miles
• D. 261,232 square miles

Answer: (B)

Texas is one of the largest states, and its commonly cited size is about 268,596 square miles in total area. This total includes both land and inland water, so it’s larger than the land area alone. The land area is about 261,232 square miles, with roughly 7,315 square miles of water, summing to around 268,596. So the best approximate figure is 268,596. The other numbers either reflect land area only or are rough/too high.

Texas is one of the largest states, and its commonly cited size is about 268,596 square miles in total area. This total includes both land and inland water, so it’s larger than the land area alone. The land area is about 261,232 square miles, with roughly 7,315 square miles of water, summing to around 268,596. So the best approximate figure is 268,596. The other numbers either reflect land area only or are rough/too high.