Convert arpent to square chain
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to arpent.
1 arpent = 8.44826117644 ch^2. To convert arpent to square chain, multiply the value by 8.44826117644; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch^2 = 0.118367552697 arpent). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 arpent = 8.44826117644 ch^2
- 1 ch^2 = 0.118367552697 arpent
- 10 arpent = 84.4826117644 ch^2
- 100 arpent = 844.826117644 ch^2
How to Convert Arpent to Square Chain
1 arpent = 8.44826117644277 ch^2
Example: convert 15 arpent to ch^2:
15 arpent = 15 × 8.44826117644277 ch^2 = 126.723917646642 ch^2
Arpent to Square Chain Conversion Table
| arpent | square chain |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 8.44826117644 ch^2 |
| 2 arpent | 16.8965223529 ch^2 |
| 3 arpent | 25.3447835293 ch^2 |
| 5 arpent | 42.2413058822 ch^2 |
| 10 arpent | 84.4826117644 ch^2 |
| 20 arpent | 168.965223529 ch^2 |
| 50 arpent | 422.413058822 ch^2 |
| 100 arpent | 844.826117644 ch^2 |
| 500 arpent | 4224.13058822 ch^2 |
| 1000 arpent | 8448.26117644 ch^2 |
Arpent
An arpent is a historical unit of area measurement used primarily in France and French-speaking regions, roughly equivalent to 0.845 acres or 0.34 hectares.
History/Origin
The arpent originated in France during the medieval period and was widely used until the 19th century. Its size varied regionally, but it was commonly employed for land measurement and surveying. The unit was adopted in French colonies and influenced measurements in North America, especially in Louisiana and Quebec.
Current Use
Today, the arpent is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units. It is occasionally referenced in historical contexts or land records in regions where it was historically used, but it has no official status in modern measurement systems.
Square Chain
A square chain (ch^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one chain (66 feet) each, equivalent to 4356 square feet.
History/Origin
The square chain originated in land measurement practices in England, particularly used in surveying and land division during the 19th century, especially in the context of the Imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square chain is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or land survey contexts; modern measurements typically employ acres or square meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in square chain?
1 arpent (arpent) = 8.44826117644 square chain (ch^2).
How do you convert arpent to square chain?
Multiply the arpent value by 8.44826117644. For example, 25 arpent × 8.44826117644 = 211.206529411 ch^2.
What is 10 arpent in square chain?
10 arpent = 84.4826117644 ch^2.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the square chain?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 8.44826117644 ch^2.