What is a furlong used for?

A furlong is an imperial unit of length historically used in horse racing, land measurements, and old surveying, equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres.

Where was the arpent commonly used?

The arpent was primarily used in France and French colonies like Quebec and Louisiana for land measurement and cadastral purposes.

Why might conversions between furlongs and arpents vary?

Because the arpent's exact length varied historically by region and period, conversions may need adjustments depending on local standards.

How to Convert from Furlong [fur] to Arpent

Easily convert between furlongs and arpents with this online length converter. Understand the historical and regional context of these units for accurate land measurement translations.

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Furlong [fur] to Arpent Conversion Table

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Furlong [fur] to Arpent Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert lengths from furlongs, an imperial unit, to arpents, a historical French unit. It is designed to help interpret historical land measurements and cadastral records where these units were commonly used.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in furlongs you wish to convert.
Select furlong as the input unit and arpent as the output unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent length in arpents.
Use the result to understand historical land measurements or legal documents.

Key Features

Converts between furlong (fur) and arpent units of length.
Reflects historical usage in land measurement and cadastral mapping.
Supports interpretation of old property descriptions and maps.
Browser-based and easy to use for legal, surveying, and genealogical research.

Examples

Convert 2 furlongs to arpents to get 6.875 arpents.
Convert 0.5 furlong to arpents resulting in 1.71875 arpents.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances in horse racing and racecourse descriptions.
Translating historical land and property measurements from imperial to French units.
Analyzing cadastral maps and land grants from French colonial regions like Quebec and Louisiana.
Support for legal and genealogical research involving old property descriptions.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the specific arpent definition used in your region or period, as it varies historically.
Use this tool for historical and legal research rather than scientific measurements.
Cross-check converted values with original records for accuracy in interpretations.

Limitations

The arpent's exact length varied by region and era, affecting conversion accuracy.
These units are not commonly used in modern engineering or scientific work.
Old records may contain inconsistent unit definitions, limiting precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong used for?: A furlong is an imperial unit of length historically used in horse racing, land measurements, and old surveying, equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres.
Where was the arpent commonly used?: The arpent was primarily used in France and French colonies like Quebec and Louisiana for land measurement and cadastral purposes.
Why might conversions between furlongs and arpents vary?: Because the arpent's exact length varied historically by region and period, conversions may need adjustments depending on local standards.

Key Terminology

Furlong [fur]: An imperial/US customary unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 metres, historically used in surveying and horse racing.
Arpent: A historical French unit of length used for land measurement, especially in France and its colonies; its length varied by location and era.
Cadastral Mapping: The creation of maps showing property boundaries and land parcels, often using traditional units like arpents.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement is a furlong?

A French land measurement

An imperial/US customary unit of length

A metric distance unit

In which regions was the arpent commonly used?

France and French colonies like Quebec and Louisiana

United States and Canada generally

Australia and New Zealand

Why is the exact arpent length variable?

It has modern scientific revisions

It differed by region and historical period

It is measured differently seasonally

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