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How to Convert from Arpent to Hectare [ha]

How to Convert from Arpent to Hectare [ha]

Easily convert land area measurements from the historical French unit arpent to the modern hectare [ha] using this simple online tool. Perfect for land assessment, historical research, and cadastral work.

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Arpent to Hectare [ha] Conversion Table

Arpent Hectare [ha]

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Arpent to Hectare [ha] Conversion Table
Arpent Hectare [ha]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables you to transform measurements from the arpent, a traditional French land unit, into hectares, the commonly accepted metric unit for large land areas. It is especially useful for historical land records, surveying, and modern cadastral planning.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the land area value in arpent.
  • Select arpent as the original unit and hectare [ha] as the target unit.
  • Click the convert button to see the result displayed in hectares.

Key Features

  • Converts arpent, a historical French unit of area, to hectare [ha].
  • Provides easy translation of colonial and cadastral land measurements.
  • Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
  • Displays examples to illustrate the conversion process clearly.

Examples

  • Convert 5 arpent to hectare: 5 × 0.3418892924 = 1.709446462 hectare [ha].
  • Convert 10 arpent to hectare: 10 × 0.3418892924 = 3.418892924 hectare [ha].

Common Use Cases

  • Translating colonial land grant measurements in Quebec and Louisiana into modern units.
  • Interpreting historical cadastral maps and property deeds.
  • Updating old land-measurement records for current surveying or GIS applications.
  • Measuring farm and agricultural field sizes in hectares.
  • Conducting land registration and urban planning with metric area units.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always confirm the specific regional definition of arpent used in your source data.
  • Use this tool to facilitate legal documentation and modern land assessments.
  • Combine conversion results with current cadastral and agricultural records for accuracy.
  • Leverage the tool for research in historical land ownership and land-use changes.

Limitations

  • The arpent size varies by region and historical context, so exact conversions might differ.
  • Verify the local or historical definition of arpent before precise calculations to avoid errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an arpent?
An arpent is a historical French unit of area used mainly in land measurement, with its size varying by region but generally about 0.34 hectare.

How many square meters are in one hectare?
One hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters, typically represented as 100 m × 100 m.

Why is converting arpent to hectare important?
Converting arpent to hectare helps translate old land sizes into a standardized modern metric unit for accurate legal, agricultural, and planning uses.

Key Terminology

Arpent
A historical French unit of area used for land measurement, typically about 0.34 hectare but varying regionally.
Hectare [ha]
A unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used for expressing large land areas, accepted for use with the SI.
Conversion Rate
The value used to convert one unit to another; here, 1 arpent equals approximately 0.3418892924 hectare.

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