Discover the convenience of converting land measurements from arpents to square dekameters with our precise Arpent to Square Dekameter Converter, crafted by Newtum.
An arpent is a historical French unit of land measurement. While its size could vary regionally, in modern terms, it is approximately equivalent to 0.342 hectares or 3,422 square meters. The arpent was commonly used for measuring land area in France, Louisiana, and Quebec until the metric system was adopted.
Definition of DekameterA dekameter, or decameter, is a unit of length in the metric system equal to ten meters. It is not as commonly used as other metric units but serves as a measurement for larger distances. When squared, it refers to an area of 100 square meters, used for land and floor planning.
| Arpent (arp) | Square Dekameter (dam²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 arp | 3.422 dam² |
| 0.2 arp | 6.844 dam² |
| 0.3 arp | 10.266 dam² |
| 0.4 arp | 13.688 dam² |
| 0.5 arp | 17.110 dam² |
| 0.6 arp | 20.532 dam² |
| 0.7 arp | 23.954 dam² |
| 0.8 arp | 27.376 dam² |
| 0.9 arp | 30.798 dam² |
| 1 arp | 34.220 dam² |
1 arp = 34.22 dam²
Example 1:
Convert 2 arp to dam²:
2 arp = 2 × 34.22 dam² = 68.44 dam²
Example 2:
Convert 0.5 arp to dam²:
0.5 arp = 0.5 × 34.22 dam² = 17.11 dam²
The Arpent to Square Dekameter Converter is rooted in history, bridging old French land measurements with the modern metric system. This conversion tool offers insight into land areas from a historical perspective, providing a digital means to translate arpents, once prevalent in France and its colonies, into the globally recognized square dekameters.
Unveil the practicality of our Arpent to Square Dekameter Converter, a tool essential for land measurement conversions in various real-life applications.
Example 1:
Converting 3 arpents to square dekameters:
3 arp = 3 × 34.22 dam² = 102.66 dam²
Example 2:
Converting 0.75 arpents to square dekameters:
0.75 arp = 0.75 × 34.22 dam² = 25.665 dam²
