Convert arpent to square foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to square foot (US survey) [ft^2 (US)], or Convert square foot (US survey) to arpent.
1 arpent = 36800.4784875 ft^2 (US). To convert arpent to square foot (US survey), multiply the value by 36800.4784875; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft^2 (US) = 2.71735597226e-05 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 = 36800.4784875 ft^2 (US)
- 1 ft^2 (US) = 2.71735597226e-05 arpent
- 10 arpent = 368004.784875 ft^2 (US)
- 100 arpent = 3680047.84875 ft^2 (US)
How to Convert Arpent to Square Foot (Us Survey)
1 arpent = 36800.4784874875 ft^2 (US)
Example: convert 15 arpent to ft^2 (US):
15 arpent = 15 × 36800.4784874875 ft^2 (US) = 552007.177312313 ft^2 (US)
Arpent to Square Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| arpent | square foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 36800.4784875 ft^2 (US) |
| 2 arpent | 73600.956975 ft^2 (US) |
| 3 arpent | 110401.435462 ft^2 (US) |
| 5 arpent | 184002.392437 ft^2 (US) |
| 10 arpent | 368004.784875 ft^2 (US) |
| 20 arpent | 736009.56975 ft^2 (US) |
| 50 arpent | 1840023.92437 ft^2 (US) |
| 100 arpent | 3680047.84875 ft^2 (US) |
| 500 arpent | 18400239.2437 ft^2 (US) |
| 1000 arpent | 36800478.4875 ft^2 (US) |
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 Foot (Us Survey)
A square foot (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one foot, primarily used in land measurement and real estate in the United States.
History/Origin
The square foot originated from the foot as a unit of length, which has been used since ancient times. Its application as an area measurement became standardized in the United States for land and property measurements in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Today, the square foot (US survey) is widely used in real estate, construction, and land surveying within the United States to measure property sizes, building areas, and land plots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in square foot (US survey)?
1 arpent (arpent) = 36800.4784875 square foot (US survey) (ft^2 (US)).
How do you convert arpent to square foot (US survey)?
Multiply the arpent value by 36800.4784875. For example, 25 arpent × 36800.4784875 = 920011.962187 ft^2 (US).
What is 10 arpent in square foot (US survey)?
10 arpent = 368004.784875 ft^2 (US).
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the square foot (US survey)?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 36800.4784875 ft^2 (US).