Convert arpent to square mile
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to square mile [mi^2], or Convert square mile to arpent.
1 arpent = 0.00132004080882 mi^2. To convert arpent to square mile, multiply the value by 0.00132004080882; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi^2 = 757.55233726 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 = 0.00132004080882 mi^2
- 1 mi^2 = 757.55233726 arpent
- 10 arpent = 0.0132004080882 mi^2
- 100 arpent = 0.132004080882 mi^2
How to Convert Arpent to Square Mile
1 arpent = 0.00132004080881918 mi^2
Example: convert 15 arpent to mi^2:
15 arpent = 15 × 0.00132004080881918 mi^2 = 0.0198006121322877 mi^2
Arpent to Square Mile Conversion Table
| arpent | square mile |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 0.00132004080882 mi^2 |
| 2 arpent | 0.00264008161764 mi^2 |
| 3 arpent | 0.00396012242646 mi^2 |
| 5 arpent | 0.0066002040441 mi^2 |
| 10 arpent | 0.0132004080882 mi^2 |
| 20 arpent | 0.0264008161764 mi^2 |
| 50 arpent | 0.066002040441 mi^2 |
| 100 arpent | 0.132004080882 mi^2 |
| 500 arpent | 0.66002040441 mi^2 |
| 1000 arpent | 1.32004080882 mi^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 Mile
A square mile is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile each.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in the United States and the United Kingdom for land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, the square mile is primarily used in the United States and the UK for measuring land areas, such as in real estate, geography, and environmental studies, within the context of the 'Area' converter in 'Common Converters'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in square mile?
1 arpent (arpent) = 0.00132004080882 square mile (mi^2).
How do you convert arpent to square mile?
Multiply the arpent value by 0.00132004080882. For example, 25 arpent × 0.00132004080882 = 0.0330010202205 mi^2.
What is 10 arpent in square mile?
10 arpent = 0.0132004080882 mi^2.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the square mile?
The square mile is the larger unit: 1 arpent equals only 0.00132004080882 mi^2.