Convert square mile (US survey) to arpent
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Arpent
1 mi^2 (US) = 757.555367473069 arpent
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to arpent:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 757.555367473069 arpent = 11363.330512096 arpent
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Arpent Conversion Table
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Square Mile (Us Survey)
A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.
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.