What is a statute league?

A statute league is an old unit of length equal to three statute miles, historically used in English-speaking countries to measure distances.

How was the arpent used historically?

The arpent was a French unit of length mainly used for measuring land frontage and parcel dimensions in regions like colonial Quebec and Louisiana.

Why convert between statute leagues and arpents?

The conversion helps interpret historical documents, land surveys, and legal records that reference different traditional units in former French and British territories.

How to Convert from League (statute) [st.league] to Arpent

Convert length measurements from the historical statute league unit to the arpent unit used in French colonial land measurement, aiding in interpreting old survey and land records.

League (statute) [st.league]

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League (statute) [st.league] to Arpent Conversion Table

League (statute) [st.league]	Arpent

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League (statute) [st.league] to Arpent Conversion Table
League (statute) [st.league]	Arpent

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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates measurements from the obsolete statute league, a length unit once common in English-speaking regions, into arpents, a French historical unit used primarily for land and cadastral dimensions. It assists in understanding historical distances and property descriptions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in statute leagues
Select statute league as the input unit
Choose arpent as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent measurement in arpents

Key Features

Converts length values specifically between statute leagues and arpents
Supports interpretation of historical and colonial land records
Provides exact conversion using traditional definitions
Useful for researchers, surveyors, and legal professionals

Examples

1 league (statute) equals approximately 82.5001650003 arpents
3 leagues (statute) convert to 247.500495001 arpents by multiplying 3 × 82.5001650003

Common Use Cases

Translating historical coastal or overland distances recorded in leagues into French colonial length units
Analyzing land frontage and parcel sizes in historical Quebec or Louisiana cadastral maps
Interpreting older British legal land descriptions referencing leagues for modern surveying

Tips & Best Practices

Clarify the specific arpent variant as values varied by region and era
Use the tool primarily for historical or legal research contexts
Verify converted values against original records for critical applications

Limitations

Arpent values differ historically and regionally, which may affect precision
Statute league is outdated and not used in modern measurements
Conversions rely on traditional definitions without modern adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statute league?: A statute league is an old unit of length equal to three statute miles, historically used in English-speaking countries to measure distances.
How was the arpent used historically?: The arpent was a French unit of length mainly used for measuring land frontage and parcel dimensions in regions like colonial Quebec and Louisiana.
Why convert between statute leagues and arpents?: The conversion helps interpret historical documents, land surveys, and legal records that reference different traditional units in former French and British territories.

Key Terminology

Statute League: A historical length unit equal to three statute miles, used in English-speaking countries for measuring overland and coastal distances.
Arpent: A traditional French unit of length used to measure land, especially for lot frontage and parcel dimensions in colonial contexts.
Cadastral: Relating to the recording of land ownership, boundaries, and property details in legal and surveying contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one statute league equal in miles?

One statute mile

Three statute miles

Five statute miles

In which regions was the arpent primarily used?

England and Scotland

France and French colonies

Germany and Austria

What is a primary use of converting leagues to arpents?

Updating modern navigation systems

Analyzing historical property records

Calculating current race track lengths

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