An Arpent is a historical French unit of length used mainly for measuring land, particularly in regions like Quebec and Louisiana.

Where is the Furlong unit still used?

Furlong is primarily used in horse racing, old land survey references, and some traditional sporting or legal descriptions.

Can I get an exact measurement when converting Arpent to Furlong?

Since the value of an Arpent varied historically and regionally, the conversion to Furlong is an approximation.

How to Convert from Arpent to Furlong [fur]

Learn how to convert historical French length measurements from Arpent to the imperial unit Furlong [fur], commonly used in surveying, legal, and sporting fields.

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Arpent to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table

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Arpent to Furlong [fur] Conversion Table
Arpent	Furlong [fur]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you transform measurements from Arpent, a traditional French unit of length used mainly in land measurement, into Furlong [fur], an imperial unit historically tied to agricultural and racing contexts. It’s ideal for interpreting old land records or understanding specific traditional distances.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in Arpent you want to convert
Select Arpent as the original unit and Furlong [fur] as the target unit
Click the convert button to receive the equivalent length in Furlong [fur]

Key Features

Converts length values from Arpent to Furlong [fur] easily and quickly
Supports historical and legal land measurement conversions
Browser-based and simple to use with clear input and output
Provides conversion formulas and example calculations

Examples

5 Arpents equals approximately 1.4545 Furlong [fur]
10 Arpents corresponds to around 2.9091 Furlong [fur]

Common Use Cases

Describing frontage lengths of river lots and long parcels in Quebec and Louisiana
Translating historical land records for legal or surveying purposes
Understanding distances referenced in horse racing and traditional sporting events

Tips & Best Practices

Check the regional context of your Arpent measurement due to historical variations
Use the converter to assist with interpreting old cadastral maps accurately
Confirm the applicability of Furlong units in your specific context, especially for legal or sporting uses

Limitations

Arpent values varied by region and era, so conversions may only be approximate
Furlong is uncommon in modern scientific and engineering fields
This tool is most suitable for historical, legal, or traditional contexts rather than precise engineering work

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Arpent?: An Arpent is a historical French unit of length used mainly for measuring land, particularly in regions like Quebec and Louisiana.
Where is the Furlong unit still used?: Furlong is primarily used in horse racing, old land survey references, and some traditional sporting or legal descriptions.
Can I get an exact measurement when converting Arpent to Furlong?: Since the value of an Arpent varied historically and regionally, the conversion to Furlong is an approximation.

Key Terminology

Arpent: A historical French unit of length used mainly for land measurement and cadastral purposes, especially in Quebec and Louisiana.
Furlong [fur]: An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or 1/8 of a statute mile, historically linked to the length of a ploughed furrow.

Quick Knowledge Check

What was the primary use of the Arpent unit?

Measuring water volume

Land measurement and cadastral purposes

Measuring weight

The Furlong is equivalent to which of the following lengths?

1/4 of a mile

1/8 of a mile

1/2 of a mile

In which contexts is converting Arpent to Furlong most useful?

Modern engineering projects

Historical land surveying and horse racing

Cooking recipes

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