Arpent to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Arpent ➜ Chains

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What is the formula to convert from Arpent to Chains?

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Arpent) / 0.34375000012573004

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.

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.

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

1. What is the conversion formula from Arpent to Chains?

2. How do I convert from Arpent to Chains given a value in Arpent units?