Convert square rod to arpent
Please provide values below to convert square rod [sq rd] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to square rod.
How to Convert Square Rod to Arpent
1 sq rd = 0.0073979721342307 arpent
Example: convert 15 sq rd to arpent:
15 sq rd = 15 × 0.0073979721342307 arpent = 0.110969582013461 arpent
Square Rod to Arpent Conversion Table
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Square Rod
A square rod is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one rod in length.
History/Origin
The square rod originated in the British Imperial system, historically used in land measurement, particularly in agriculture and surveying, before the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square rod is primarily used in real estate, land measurement, and historical contexts, with limited modern application outside of traditional or legal references.
Arpent
An arpent is a historical unit of area measurement used primarily in France and French-speaking regions, roughly equivalent to 0.845 acres or 0.34 hectares.
History/Origin
The arpent originated in France during the medieval period and was widely used until the 19th century. Its size varied regionally, but it was commonly employed for land measurement and surveying. The unit was adopted in French colonies and influenced measurements in North America, especially in Louisiana and Quebec.
Current Use
Today, the arpent is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units. It is occasionally referenced in historical contexts or land records in regions where it was historically used, but it has no official status in modern measurement systems.