Convert square rod (US survey) to arpent
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Arpent
1 sq rd (US) = 0.00739800147123774 arpent
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to arpent:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 0.00739800147123774 arpent = 0.110970022068566 arpent
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Arpent Conversion Table
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Square Rod (Us Survey)
A square rod (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one rod (16.5 feet) each, used primarily in land measurement.
History/Origin
The square rod originated from the traditional land measurement system in the United States, particularly in surveying and real estate, where the rod was a common unit of length. It has been used historically for measuring plots of land, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square rod (US survey) is largely obsolete and replaced by more modern units like acres. However, it may still be encountered in historical land records and surveying documents.
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.