Convert arpent to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to arpent.
1 arpent = 2.90908509091 ch (US). To convert arpent to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 2.90908509091; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 0.343750687502 arpent). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 arpent = 2.90908509091 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 0.343750687502 arpent
- 10 arpent = 29.0908509091 ch (US)
- 100 arpent = 290.908509091 ch (US)
How to Convert Arpent to Chain (Us Survey)
1 arpent = 2.90908509090627 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 arpent to ch (US):
15 arpent = 15 × 2.90908509090627 ch (US) = 43.636276363594 ch (US)
Arpent to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| arpent | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 2.90908509091 ch (US) |
| 2 arpent | 5.81817018181 ch (US) |
| 3 arpent | 8.72725527272 ch (US) |
| 5 arpent | 14.5454254545 ch (US) |
| 10 arpent | 29.0908509091 ch (US) |
| 20 arpent | 58.1817018181 ch (US) |
| 50 arpent | 145.454254545 ch (US) |
| 100 arpent | 290.908509091 ch (US) |
| 500 arpent | 1454.54254545 ch (US) |
| 1000 arpent | 2909.08509091 ch (US) |
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in chain (US survey)?
1 arpent (arpent) = 2.90908509091 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert arpent to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the arpent value by 2.90908509091. For example, 25 arpent × 2.90908509091 = 72.7271272727 ch (US).
What is 10 arpent in chain (US survey)?
10 arpent = 29.0908509091 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the chain (US survey)?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 2.90908509091 ch (US).