What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to convert measurements from the historic English unit link [li] to the French unit arpent. It is designed for interpreting old land records, cadastral maps, and surveying data where these units appear.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in link [li]
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Select 'Link [li]' as the from-unit and 'Arpent' as the to-unit
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Click the convert button to get the result in arpents
Key Features
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Converts link [li] to arpent with a defined conversion rate
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Supports understanding of historic land measurement systems
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Useful for interpreting cadastral documents and property boundaries
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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100 Link [li] converts to 0.34375 Arpent
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500 Link [li] converts to 1.71875 Arpent
Common Use Cases
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Converting historical English surveying measurements into French land units
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Interpreting old cadastral documents and land grants
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Reconstructing property boundaries in regions influenced by English and French land measures
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify local historical context as arpents varied by region and time
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Use this tool mainly for interpreting historical data rather than modern surveying
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Cross-check conversions when working with legal or cadastral records
Limitations
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Arpent values vary regionally and historically, so exact conversions can be approximate
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The link is an obsolete unit rarely used today except for historical analysis
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Measurement precision may be affected by inconsistencies in old documents
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a link [li] unit?
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The link [li] is a historic English unit of length used mainly in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or 0.201168 meters.
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What is an arpent used for?
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An arpent is a historical French unit of length used primarily for land measurement and cadastral purposes in places like France, Quebec, and Louisiana.
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Why would I need to convert link [li] to arpent?
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Conversion helps translate historical English surveying measures to French land units when interpreting cadastral records or property boundaries.
Key Terminology
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Link [li]
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A historic English unit of length used in surveying, equal to 1/100 of Gunter's chain or approximately 0.201168 meters.
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Arpent
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A historical French unit of length used mainly for land measurement and cadastral purposes, varying by region and era.
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Gunter's chain
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A traditional English surveying tool composed of 100 links, historically used to measure land distances.