Square Hectometer To Arpent Converter

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Convert Square Hectometer to Arpent


Effortlessly Convert Square Hectometers to Arpents


(Last Updated On: 2024-12-16)

Discover the ease of converting hm² to arpent with our intuitive Square Hectometer to Arpent Converter, designed by Newtum. Get accurate conversions in an instant and satisfy your curiosity with our user-friendly tool!

What are Square Hectometer and Arpent

Definition of Square Hectometer

A Square Hectometer (hm²) is a metric unit of area measurement equivalent to a square with 100-meter sides. This means it covers an area of 10,000 square meters. Predominantly used in land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry, the square hectometer offers a convenient unit for larger tracts of land, falling between the smaller square meter and the larger square kilometer in scale.

Definition of Arpent

An Arpent is a historical unit of land measurement commonly used in France, Canada, and parts of the United States. Although its size varied by region, one Arpent typically ranged between 0.3 to 0.4 hectares. In France, the Arpent was standardized to 4,088.7 square meters before the metric system was adopted. In Louisiana, one Arpent equals approximately 0.85 acres. Its use today is mostly historical or cultural.

Square Hectometer to Arpent Conversion Table

Square Hectometer (hm²) Arpent
0.01 hm² 0.2471 arpents
0.1 hm² 2.471 arpents
0.5 hm² 12.355 arpents
1 hm² 24.7105 arpents
2 hm² 49.421 arpents
3 hm² 74.1315 arpents
4 hm² 98.842 arpents
5 hm² 123.5525 arpents
10 hm² 247.105 arpents
20 hm² 494.21 arpents

Conversion of Square Hectometer to Arpent

1 hm² = 2.471 arpents

Example 1:
Convert 1 hm² to arpents:
1 hm² = 2.471 arpents

Example 2:
Convert 0.5 hm² to arpents:
0.5 hm² = 1.2355 arpents

History of Square Hectometer and Arpent

The Square Hectometer to Arpent Converter has its roots in historical land measurement practices. It bridges the old and the new by translating the metric hm² into the traditional Arpent, a unit once prevalent in French agricultural land measurement. This conversion reflects the ongoing need to reconcile historical documentation with modern standardization.

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Solved Examples hm² to arpent

Example 1:
To convert 2 hm² to arpents:
2 hm² = 2 × 2.471 arpents = 4.942 arpents

Example 2:
To convert 0.75 hm² to arpents:
0.75 hm² = 0.75 × 2.471 arpents = 1.85325 arpents

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Square Hectometer?
A Square Hectometer (hm²) is a unit of area measurement equal to a square with sides of 100 meters, or 10,000 square meters.

2. How many arpents are there in one Square Hectometer?
There are approximately 2.471 arpents in one Square Hectometer.

3. Can I convert arpents back to Square Hectometers using this tool?
Yes, the converter also allows you to convert arpents back to Square Hectometers.