Convert chain (US survey) to arpent
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 0.343750687502 arpent. To convert chain (US survey) to arpent, multiply the value by 0.343750687502; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 2.90908509091 ch (US)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch (US) = 0.343750687502 arpent
- 1 arpent = 2.90908509091 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 3.43750687502 arpent
- 100 ch (US) = 34.3750687502 arpent
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Arpent
1 ch (US) = 0.343750687501709 arpent
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to arpent:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 0.343750687501709 arpent = 5.15626031252563 arpent
Chain (Us Survey) to Arpent Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 0.343750687502 arpent |
| 2 ch (US) | 0.687501375003 arpent |
| 3 ch (US) | 1.03125206251 arpent |
| 5 ch (US) | 1.71875343751 arpent |
| 10 ch (US) | 3.43750687502 arpent |
| 20 ch (US) | 6.87501375003 arpent |
| 50 ch (US) | 17.1875343751 arpent |
| 100 ch (US) | 34.3750687502 arpent |
| 500 ch (US) | 171.875343751 arpent |
| 1000 ch (US) | 343.750687502 arpent |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in arpent?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 0.343750687502 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to arpent?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 0.343750687502. For example, 25 ch (US) × 0.343750687502 = 8.59376718754 arpent.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in arpent?
10 ch (US) = 3.43750687502 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) equals only 0.343750687502 arpent.