What is an arpent unit?

Arpent is a historical French unit of area used mainly for land measurement in France, Québec, and Louisiana, with its size varying by region.

Why convert arpent to square kilometers?

Converting arpent to square kilometers standardizes old land measurements for modern use, facilitating comparison and GIS integration.

Is this conversion exact?

No, the conversion is approximate because the size of an arpent differs regionally and over time.

How to Convert from Arpent to Square Kilometer [km²]

Learn how to convert arpent, a historical French unit of land area, to square kilometers. Understand its usage, conversion formula, and practical applications in modern mapping and land measurement.

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Arpent to Square kilometer [km^2] Conversion Table

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Arpent to Square kilometer [km^2] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms area measurements from arpent, a traditional unit used historically in France, Québec, and Louisiana, into square kilometers, the standard SI unit for large land areas.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the area value in arpent in the input field
Select arpent as the source unit if required
Choose square kilometer [km²] as the target unit
Execute the conversion to get the equivalent area in square kilometers

Key Features

Converts historical area measurements from arpent to square kilometers
Uses a fixed conversion factor based on established regional definitions
Facilitates interpreting old cadastral maps and property records
Browser-based and easy to use for quick area conversions

Examples

Convert 5 arpent to square kilometers: 5 × 0.0034188929 = 0.0170944645 km²
Convert 10 arpent to square kilometers: 10 × 0.0034188929 = 0.034188929 km²

Common Use Cases

Translating historical land grant sizes in Québec and Louisiana
Analyzing old survey and cadastral map data for modern use
Integrating legacy land measurements into geographic information systems
Supporting urban planning and environmental studies with historical area data

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that arpent size may vary regionally; verify local definitions if precise accuracy is needed
Use this conversion tool primarily for historical and regional land measurement records
Cross-check converted values when applying data in legal or technical contexts
Leverage the square kilometer unit for standardized, large-area comparisons and reporting

Limitations

The exact size of arpent historically varies, making the conversion approximate
Arpent is rarely used outside specialized historical or regional scenarios
Precise applications may require adjustment according to local arpent definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an arpent unit?: Arpent is a historical French unit of area used mainly for land measurement in France, Québec, and Louisiana, with its size varying by region.
Why convert arpent to square kilometers?: Converting arpent to square kilometers standardizes old land measurements for modern use, facilitating comparison and GIS integration.
Is this conversion exact?: No, the conversion is approximate because the size of an arpent differs regionally and over time.

Key Terminology

Arpent: A historical French unit of area used for land measurement, roughly equivalent to 0.34 hectare but varying by region.
Square Kilometer (km²): The SI derived unit of area defined as the area of a square with one-kilometer sides, equal to 1,000,000 square meters.
Cadastral Records: Documents and maps that detail property boundaries and land ownership used for land administration.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary purpose of converting arpent to square kilometers?

To express length measurements

To standardize historical land area measurements

To calculate population density

Which region is NOT typically associated with the use of arpent?

Québec

Louisiana

Australia

What is the approximate conversion rate from arpent to square kilometers?

1 arpent = 0.34 km²

1 arpent = 0.0034188929 km²

1 arpent = 1,000,000 km²

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