A kiloyard is a length unit equal to 1,000 yards, which converts to 914.4 metres based on the international yard definition.

What is an arpent used for?

An arpent is a historical French unit primarily used for land measurement and cadastral purposes, notably in France and French colonies like Quebec and Louisiana.

Why convert kiloyard to arpent?

This conversion helps interpret large yard-based distances into historically relevant French land units for legal, cadastral, and heritage research.

Convert Kiloyard (kyd) to Arpent Online

Easily convert values from kiloyards to arpents using this online length unit converter. Perfect for interpreting historical land measurements from French colonial records and large-scale yard-based distances.

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Kiloyard [kyd] to Arpent Conversion Table

Kiloyard [kyd]	Arpent

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Kiloyard [kyd] to Arpent Conversion Table
Kiloyard [kyd]	Arpent

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert lengths from kiloyards, a non-SI large yard-based unit, into arpents, a historical French unit used especially in land measurement and cadastral records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the quantity in kiloyards (kyd) you wish to convert
Select the input unit as kiloyard and output unit as arpent
Click the convert button to see the corresponding value in arpents
Use the results to assist with land measurement analysis or historical document interpretation

Key Features

Supports conversion between kiloyard and arpent units
Uses official conversion factor based on yard and historical definitions
Ideal for historical land surveying and legal cadastral work
Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Facilitates interpreting French colonial land descriptions in modern terms

Examples

2 kiloyards equals 2 × 15.625 = 31.25 arpents
0.5 kiloyard equals 0.5 × 15.625 = 7.8125 arpents

Common Use Cases

Describing long distances such as firing ranges or infrastructure using kiloyards
Translating yard-based measurements into metric units for engineering and surveying
Interpreting legacy land descriptions in Quebec or Louisiana using arpents
Analyzing historical cadastral maps and land grants containing arpent units
Converting and comparing French colonial land measurements with modern systems

Tips & Best Practices

Verify conversions when exact historical regional arpent definitions are needed
Use this tool as a guide alongside professional surveying methods for accuracy
Be aware that kiloyard is not a common modern unit and should be cross-checked
Apply this converter for understanding land documents rather than precise engineering

Limitations

The arpent unit varies depending on region and historical period, affecting exact values
Kiloyard is a non-SI derived unit and is uncommon in modern measurement systems
Conversions here provide general guidance and may not suit all professional surveying needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kiloyard?: A kiloyard is a length unit equal to 1,000 yards, which converts to 914.4 metres based on the international yard definition.
What is an arpent used for?: An arpent is a historical French unit primarily used for land measurement and cadastral purposes, notably in France and French colonies like Quebec and Louisiana.
Why convert kiloyard to arpent?: This conversion helps interpret large yard-based distances into historically relevant French land units for legal, cadastral, and heritage research.

Key Terminology

Kiloyard (kyd): A non-SI unit of length equal to 1,000 yards or 914.4 metres, used to express large distances.
Arpent: A historical French land measurement unit utilized mainly for cadastral purposes in France and former French colonies.
Cadastral: Relating to the detailed records of land ownership, boundaries, and property dimensions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one kiloyard equal in arpents?

10.5 arpents

15.625 arpents

20 arpents

In which regions was the arpent commonly used?

Quebec and Louisiana

Texas and California

Alaska and Hawaii

What does the kiloyard primarily measure?

Very small distances

Large yard-based lengths

Time intervals

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