A dekameter (dam) is an SI-derived length unit equal to 10 meters, commonly used for measurements on the scale of tens of meters.

What is an arpent used for?

An arpent is a historical French length unit used mainly for land measurement, cadastral mapping, and property boundary descriptions.

Why convert dekameters to arpents?

Conversion helps translate modern metric distances into traditional units for interpreting historical land records, especially in French colonial regions.

How to Convert from Dekameter [dam] to Arpent?

Easily convert length measurements from dekameters, an SI-derived unit, to arpents, a historical French unit used mainly for land measurement. Understand the uses, examples, and contexts of this conversion.

Dekameter [dam]

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Dekameter [dam] to Arpent Conversion Table

Dekameter [dam]	Arpent

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Dekameter [dam] to Arpent Conversion Table
Dekameter [dam]	Arpent

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from dekameters (dam), a metric unit equal to 10 meters, into arpents, a historical French unit of length used primarily in land measurement and cadastral records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in dekameters that you want to convert.
Select dekameter as the source unit and arpent as the target unit.
Click convert to get the length in arpents based on the conversion rate.

Key Features

Converts length from dekameters to arpents using a defined conversion rate.
Supports understanding of historical and modern land measurement units.
Useful for surveyors, historians, and researchers dealing with French colonial land records.

Examples

5 dam equals 0.8543853895 arpent using the formula 5 × 0.1708770779.
10 dam converts to 1.708770779 arpent using the conversion factor.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical cadastral maps from French colonial regions.
Comparing modern metric measurements with traditional land descriptions.
Analyzing land parcel dimensions and frontage lengths in Quebec and Louisiana.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the regional and historical definition of an arpent before using the conversion for legal purposes.
Use this tool mainly for historical research or specialized surveying contexts.
Cross-check converted values when applying to cadastral or land grant records.

Limitations

The value of an arpent varies by historical period and region, which may affect conversion accuracy.
Modern surveying typically does not use arpents, limiting usage to specific historical contexts.
Verify regional definitions before applying results in legal or technical scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dekameter?: A dekameter (dam) is an SI-derived length unit equal to 10 meters, commonly used for measurements on the scale of tens of meters.
What is an arpent used for?: An arpent is a historical French length unit used mainly for land measurement, cadastral mapping, and property boundary descriptions.
Why convert dekameters to arpents?: Conversion helps translate modern metric distances into traditional units for interpreting historical land records, especially in French colonial regions.

Key Terminology

Dekameter [dam]: An SI-derived unit of length equal to 10 meters, used for medium-scale distance measurements.
Arpent: A historical French unit of length used mostly for land measurement and cadastral purposes in French colonial regions.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert a measurement from one unit to another, here 1 dam equals approximately 0.1708770779 arpent.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit is the dekameter derived from?

The Imperial system

The SI system

Ancient French units

In which contexts are arpents mainly used?

Modern construction

Historical land measurement

Scientific experiments

What is the approximate conversion rate from dekameters to arpents?

1 dam = 0.17 arpent

1 dam = 10 arpents

1 dam = 1 arpent

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