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How to Convert from Square dekameter [dam^2] to Arpent?
Learn how to convert area measurements from square dekameter (dam²) to arpent, a historical French land unit used in cadastral maps and colonial land grants. Understand the conversion process, use cases, and limitations.
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Square dekameter [dam^2] to Arpent Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This tool converts area values from square dekameter, a metric unit used in surveying and engineering, to arpent, a historical French land measurement unit commonly found in cadastral records and colonial land grants. It helps connect modern metric measurements with legacy land units.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the area value in square dekameter (dam²).
- Select square dekameter as the input unit.
- Choose arpent as the output unit.
- Click convert to see the equivalent area in arpent.
- Use the results for land surveying, historical research, or cadastral mapping.
Key Features
- Converts area from square dekameter (dam²) to arpent accurately using established conversion rates.
- Supports land measurement conversions for historical and modern surveying contexts.
- Ideal for interpreting cadastral maps, colonial land grants, and property documentation.
- Easy to use with a straightforward conversion formula and examples provided.
- Browser-based tool requiring no installation and accessible anytime.
Examples
- Convert 10 dam²: 10 × 0.0292492343 = 0.292492343 arpent.
- Convert 50 dam²: 50 × 0.0292492343 = 1.462461715 arpent.
Common Use Cases
- Translating modern metric area measurements into historical French land units.
- Interpreting cadastral maps and property deeds from Québec and Louisiana.
- Converting old land-measurement records for use in contemporary surveying or GIS applications.
Tips & Best Practices
- Verify the historical region to understand arpent size variations before conversion.
- Use conversions primarily for historical or regional land survey contexts.
- Consult original land documents when precision is critical due to variability in arpent definitions.
- Apply the tool for general understanding rather than exact legal or engineering measurements.
Limitations
- Arpent size varies regionally and historically, affecting exact equivalence.
- Arpent is not an SI unit and is less precise than modern metric units.
- Conversions are mainly relevant for specific historical or regional land measurement needs, not general modern surveying.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a square dekameter?
- A square dekameter (dam²) is an SI-derived unit of area equal to a square with sides of 1 dekameter (10 meters), which equals 100 square meters.
- Where is the arpent unit commonly used?
- The arpent is a historical French land area unit found in cadastral records and colonial land grants in regions like France, Québec, and Louisiana.
- Why might arpent measurements vary?
- Because the arpent's size differed regionally and historically, its exact measurement can change slightly depending on the location.
Key Terminology
- Square dekameter (dam²)
- An area unit representing a square 10 meters on each side, equal to 100 square meters.
- Arpent
- A historical French land area unit varying by region, commonly around 0.34 hectare, used in cadastral and colonial land records.
- Cadastral Mapping
- The practice of creating detailed maps showing property boundaries and land parcels, often using historic units like arpents.