Discover the ease of converting land measurements from ares to arpents with our efficient online tool, crafted by Newtum to simplify your calculations.
An 'are' is a unit of area equal to 100 square meters. It was conceived during the French Revolution as part of the metric system and is commonly used in land measurement in some countries. The term 'are' originates from the Latin word 'area,' reflecting its use in measuring surface areas, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Definition of ArpentAn 'arpent' is a historical French unit of land area, varying in size but often approximately 0.4 hectares or 4,000 square meters. While its use has declined since the adoption of the metric system, it is still used in some French-speaking regions of Canada to measure agricultural plots and forested land.
| Are (a) | Arpent (arpent) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 a | 0.0247 arpent |
| 0.5 a | 0.1235 arpent |
| 1 a | 0.2471 arpent |
| 2 a | 0.4942 arpent |
| 3 a | 0.7413 arpent |
| 4 a | 0.9884 arpent |
| 5 a | 1.2355 arpent |
| 10 a | 2.4711 arpent |
| 15 a | 3.7066 arpent |
| 20 a | 4.9422 arpent |
Example 1:
Convert 1 are to arpents:
1 are = 0.2471 arpents
Example 2:
Convert 5 ares to arpents:
5 ares = 5 × 0.2471 arpents = 1.2355 arpents
A brief history of the Are to Arpent conversion: This measurement conversion has its roots in agriculture, allowing farmers to easily translate between the metric 'are' and the traditional French 'arpent'. While the 'arpent' is less common today, its historical significance endures in certain regions.
Embark on a journey across fields and forests as we delve into the practical utility of the Are to Arpent Converter.
Example 1: To convert 2 ares to arpents: 2 ares = 2 × 0.2471 arpents = 0.4942 arpents.
Example 2: To convert 10 ares to arpents: 10 ares = 10 × 0.2471 arpents = 2.4711 arpents.
1. What is an 'are'?
An 'are' is a metric unit of area equivalent to 100 square meters.
2. What is an 'arpent'?
An 'arpent' is a historical French unit of area, approximately 0.4 hectares.
3. How accurate is this converter?
Our Are to Arpent Converter provides precise conversions based on the standard measurement values.
