What is a square pole?

A square pole is an imperial area unit equal to the area of a square one pole on each side, approximately 272.25 square feet, often used in historical land measurements.

Where is the arpent unit commonly used?

The arpent is a historical French land measurement unit found in cadastral records and colonial land grants in places like France, Québec, and Louisiana.

Why is converting square poles to arpents important?

Converting between these units helps translate land area data between British imperial and French colonial systems, useful in historical research and GIS.

How to Convert from Square Pole to Arpent

Learn how to convert area measurements from square poles, an imperial unit, to arpents, a historical French unit, commonly used in land surveying and historical property records.

Square pole

Arpent

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Square pole to Arpent Conversion Table

Square pole	Arpent

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Start Value

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End Value

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Square pole to Arpent Conversion Table
Square pole	Arpent

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms area measurements from square poles—a British imperial unit used in land surveying—to arpents, a historical French unit used in various regions including Québec and Louisiana.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value of area measured in square poles.
Select square pole as the input unit and arpent as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the corresponding area in arpents.

Key Features

Converts square pole area values to arpents using a precise conversion rate.
Supports historical and cadastral land measurement conversions.
Easy to use with simple input and output interface.

Examples

Convert 10 square poles: 10 × 0.0073979657 = 0.073979657 arpents.
Convert 100 square poles: 100 × 0.0073979657 = 0.73979657 arpents.

Common Use Cases

Describing and interpreting small land parcels in historical UK and US deeds.
Translating colonial land grant measurements in Québec and Louisiana.
Converting cadastral records for modern surveying and GIS applications.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the regional variation in arpent size when precision is critical.
Use this tool primarily for historical or legal research related to land areas.
Combine this conversion with modern measurements for comprehensive property analysis.

Limitations

The arpent unit size can vary depending on the region, affecting accuracy.
Both square poles and arpents are largely historical units and may not align precisely with modern standard units.
Conversion assumes typical values and may need adjustments for precise legal or surveying purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square pole?: A square pole is an imperial area unit equal to the area of a square one pole on each side, approximately 272.25 square feet, often used in historical land measurements.
Where is the arpent unit commonly used?: The arpent is a historical French land measurement unit found in cadastral records and colonial land grants in places like France, Québec, and Louisiana.
Why is converting square poles to arpents important?: Converting between these units helps translate land area data between British imperial and French colonial systems, useful in historical research and GIS.

Key Terminology

Square Pole: An imperial unit of area defined as the area of a square one pole (rod) on each side, used in historical land measurements.
Arpent: A historical French unit of area used for land measurement, varying by region and found in colonial land records.
Cadastral Records: Official documents and maps detailing land ownership and boundaries.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement does the square pole unit represent?

Distance

Area

Volume

In which regions is the arpent commonly found?

South America

Québec and Louisiana

Australia

What is the primary use of converting square poles to arpents?

Speed conversion

Land area translation

Temperature measurement