Chains to Arpent Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ Arpent

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What is the formula to convert from Chains to Arpent?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains to the unit of Arpent is:

Length(Arpent) = Length(Chains) / 2.90909090802688

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Arpent unit in Length

An arpent is a traditional French unit of length used in land measurement, approximately equal to 191.835 feet or about 58.47 meters. This unit was historically used in French colonies and is still referenced in legal land descriptions in parts of Canada and the United States, particularly in Louisiana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Chains ➜ Arpent" Conversion

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