What Is This Tool?
This online converter helps you translate area units from square rod (US survey) to arpent. It is useful for understanding and converting historical land measurements recorded in different measurement systems, especially in regions with French and US survey influences.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in square rod (US survey).
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Select the unit 'Square rod (US survey)' as the source unit.
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Choose 'Arpent' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the result.
Key Features
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Converts area values from square rod (US survey) to arpent seamlessly.
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Supports interpretation of historical cadastral and land deed records.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
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Provides precise results based on defined conversion rates.
Examples
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10 square rods (US survey) equals approximately 0.073979953 arpent.
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100 square rods (US survey) equals approximately 0.73979953 arpent.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting historical land deed and cadastral area records.
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Conducting cadastral surveying where legacy units are involved.
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Converting old agricultural or small land plot sizes into modern units.
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Describing parcel sizes in colonial land grants in Québec and Louisiana.
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Supporting GIS mapping and modern surveying in regions with French land measurement heritage.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the regional definition of arpent when high accuracy is required.
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Remember the conversion is approximate due to variations in unit definitions.
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Use the tool as a reference, especially for legal or formal surveying contexts.
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Compare results with local cadastral data where available.
Limitations
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The arpent has variable sizes depending on the region, making the conversion an approximation.
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The square rod (US survey) is defined using the US survey foot, which slightly differs from the international foot.
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Historical records might use varying definitions, so professional verification is advised for legal use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a square rod (US survey)?
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It is a unit of area defined as the area of a square with sides of one US survey rod (16.5 US survey feet), equal to 272.25 square US survey feet.
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What is an arpent used for?
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An arpent is a historical French unit of area used mainly for land measurement in regions like Québec and Louisiana, often found in colonial land grants.
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Is the conversion from square rod to arpent exact?
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No, the conversion is approximate due to regional variations in the size of an arpent and differences in the US survey foot.
Key Terminology
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Square rod (US survey)
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An area unit equal to a square with 16.5 US survey feet sides, approximately 272.25 square US survey feet.
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Arpent
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A historical French land area unit used in colonial regions, roughly equal to 0.34 hectare or about 3,400 square meters.
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US survey foot
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A foot measurement used in US land surveying that differs slightly from the international foot.