Convert square centimeter to arpent
Please provide values below to convert square centimeter [cm^2] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to square centimeter.
How to Convert Square Centimeter to Arpent
1 cm^2 = 2.92492592625092e-08 arpent
Example: convert 15 cm^2 to arpent:
15 cm^2 = 15 × 2.92492592625092e-08 arpent = 4.38738888937638e-07 arpent
Square Centimeter to Arpent Conversion Table
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Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.
Arpent
An arpent is a historical unit of area measurement used primarily in France and French-speaking regions, roughly equivalent to 0.845 acres or 0.34 hectares.
History/Origin
The arpent originated in France during the medieval period and was widely used until the 19th century. Its size varied regionally, but it was commonly employed for land measurement and surveying. The unit was adopted in French colonies and influenced measurements in North America, especially in Louisiana and Quebec.
Current Use
Today, the arpent is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units. It is occasionally referenced in historical contexts or land records in regions where it was historically used, but it has no official status in modern measurement systems.