What is a length converter?

A length converter helps you convert between different units of length quickly and accurately.

How do I convert arpent to chain?

Simply enter the value in the arpent input field, and the converter will show you the equivalent value in chain instantly.

Is this length converter free to use?

Yes, this length converter is completely free and easy to use for all your conversion needs.

Can I switch between arpent and chain easily?

Yes, there is a switch button provided to quickly swap the conversion direction between arpent and chain.

How accurate are the conversion results?

The conversion results are calculated using precise formulas to ensure accuracy for most practical purposes.

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Arpent

An arpent is a traditional unit of length and area used primarily in French-speaking regions, especially in parts of Canada (like Quebec) and Louisiana in the United States. It originated in France and was commonly used in land measurement and agriculture.

As a length, one arpent is approximately 192 feet (about 58.47 meters), though it varies regionally.
As an area, an arpent is roughly equal to 0.84 acres or about 3,400 square meters.

The arpent was important for defining land parcels during French colonial times and is still referenced in legal land descriptions in some areas today.

Summary:

Length: ~192 feet (58.47 meters)
Area: ~0.84 acres (3,400 m²)
Used historically in French-influenced regions for land measurement
Still appears in land records and legal contexts in parts of North America

Chain

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying. The most common version is the Gunter’s chain, which equals 66 feet or 22 yards, approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain was introduced by English clergyman Edmund Gunter in the 17th century to simplify land measurement. One chain consists of 100 links, each 0.66 feet long. It became a standard unit in British and American land surveying and was instrumental in defining land areas, especially in the U.S. Public Land Survey System.

Key Conversions:

1 chain = 66 feet
1 chain = 22 yards
1 chain ≈ 20.1168 meters
10 chains = 1 furlong
80 chains = 1 mile

Though now largely replaced by metric units and modern surveying tools, the chain still appears in older land deeds, maps, and rural property descriptions.

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