Convert square chain to arpent

Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to square chain.

1 ch^2 = 0.118367552697 arpent. To convert square chain to arpent, multiply the value by 0.118367552697; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 8.44826117644 ch^2). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.

Quick Reference

  • 1 ch^2 = 0.118367552697 arpent
  • 1 arpent = 8.44826117644 ch^2
  • 10 ch^2 = 1.18367552697 arpent
  • 100 ch^2 = 11.8367552697 arpent



How to Convert Square Chain to Arpent

1 ch^2 = 0.118367552696928 arpent

Example: convert 15 ch^2 to arpent:
15 ch^2 = 15 × 0.118367552696928 arpent = 1.77551329045392 arpent


Square Chain to Arpent Conversion Table

square chain arpent
1 ch^2 0.118367552697 arpent
2 ch^2 0.236735105394 arpent
3 ch^2 0.355102658091 arpent
5 ch^2 0.591837763485 arpent
10 ch^2 1.18367552697 arpent
20 ch^2 2.36735105394 arpent
50 ch^2 5.91837763485 arpent
100 ch^2 11.8367552697 arpent
500 ch^2 59.1837763485 arpent
1000 ch^2 118.367552697 arpent

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.


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.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 square chain in arpent?

1 square chain (ch^2) = 0.118367552697 arpent (arpent).

How do you convert square chain to arpent?

Multiply the square chain value by 0.118367552697. For example, 25 ch^2 × 0.118367552697 = 2.95918881742 arpent.

What is 10 square chain in arpent?

10 ch^2 = 1.18367552697 arpent.

Which unit is larger, the square chain or the arpent?

The arpent is the larger unit: 1 ch^2 equals only 0.118367552697 arpent.