Convert Arpent (arpent) to Furlong (US Survey) (fur (US)) instantly.
Arpent to Furlong (US Survey) conversion
1 Arpent (arpent) = 0.29090851 Furlong (US Survey) (fur (US)). To convert Arpent to Furlong (US Survey), multiply the value by 0.29090851.
| Arpent (arpent) | Furlong (US Survey) (fur (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.29090851 |
| 2 | 0.58181702 |
| 5 | 1.4545425 |
| 10 | 2.9090851 |
| 25 | 7.2727127 |
| 50 | 14.545425 |
| 100 | 29.090851 |
| 1000 | 290.90851 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Furlong (US Survey) are in one Arpent?
One Arpent (arpent) equals 0.29090851 Furlong (US Survey) (fur (US)).
How do I convert Arpent to Furlong (US Survey)?
To convert Arpent to Furlong (US Survey), multiply the value by 0.29090851.
What is 10 Arpent in Furlong (US Survey)?
10 Arpent = 2.9090851 Furlong (US Survey).
About these units
Arpent (arpent)
The arpent is a French unit of length and area, historically used in France and French colonial territories like Louisiana and Canada. As a length, it was roughly 58.47 meters, while as an area unit it varied regionally but was commonly used for agricultural plots. The arpent was central to land measurement, urban planning, and agriculture, particularly in colonies where standard French units were imposed. It helped define plots for farming, taxation, and property distribution, often in combination with other traditional French units such as the perche. Although largely replaced by metric units, the arpent remains significant for historians, geographers, and legal scholars interpreting colonial-era land documents and property records.
Furlong (US Survey) (fur (US))
The US Survey Furlong is defined as 660 US Survey Feet (~201.168 meters), exactly 10 US survey chains. It was historically used in land measurement, agriculture, and railroads. Furlongs remain relevant for interpreting historical property layouts and land grants, particularly in rural and agricultural contexts. The unit's convenience derives from its direct relationship with the acre and chain, facilitating rapid calculation of large land areas. While the furlong is largely obsolete in modern measurement, it persists in legal and historical survey references, bridging imperial traditions and contemporary land-use documentation.