Explore our mi² to arpent converter for an easy and accurate way to convert land area from the imperial Square Mile to the French Arpent. Curious to learn more? Let's get converting!
A Square Mile, often abbreviated as mi², is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one mile on each side. It is used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. One Square Mile is equivalent to 640 acres, 259 hectares, or about 2.59 square kilometers.
Definition of ArpentAn Arpent is a historical French unit of land area. While its size could vary regionally, it was commonly used in pre-revolutionary France and French North America. One Arpent is approximately 0.845 acres or 3,422 square meters. It is still used in some areas of Louisiana and Quebec.
| Square Mile (mi²) | Arpent |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mi² | 8.45 arpents |
| 0.05 mi² | 42.25 arpents |
| 0.1 mi² | 84.5 arpents |
| 0.5 mi² | 422.5 arpents |
| 1 mi² | 845 arpents |
| 5 mi² | 4225 arpents |
| 10 mi² | 8450 arpents |
| 50 mi² | 42250 arpents |
| 100 mi² | 84500 arpents |
| 500 mi² | 422500 arpents |
1 mi² = 845 arpents
1 arpent = 0.001184 mi²
Example 1:
convert 2 mi² to arpents:
2 mi² = 2 × 845 arpents = 1690 arpents
Example 2:
convert 0.5 mi² to arpents:
0.5 mi² = 0.5 × 845 arpents = 422.5 arpents
A brief history of the Square Mile to Arpent conversion reflects the transition from British imperial units to the French metric system. The Square Mile, a British unit for measuring large areas of land, was commonly used across English-speaking countries, while the Arpent was a French unit of land measurement prevalent before the adoption of the metric system.
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Example 1:
To convert 2 mi² to arpents:
2 mi² = 2 × 845 arpents = 1690 arpents
Example 2:
To convert 0.25 mi² to arpents:
0.25 mi² = 0.25 × 845 arpents = 211.25 arpents
Q1: What is the conversion factor from Square Miles to Arpents?
A1: The conversion factor from Square Miles to Arpents is 845, meaning 1 mi² is equivalent to 845 arpents.
Q2: Are Square Miles and Arpents still in use today?
A2: Square Miles are widely used in the US and UK, while Arpents are still used in some parts of Louisiana and Quebec.
Q3: How accurate is the Square Mile to Arpent Converter?
A3: The converter provides accurate conversions based on the established conversion factor.
