Convert arpent to square micrometer
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to square micrometer [µm^2], or Convert square micrometer to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Square Micrometer
1 arpent = 3.41889e+15 µm^2
Example: convert 15 arpent to µm^2:
15 arpent = 15 × 3.41889e+15 µm^2 = 5.128335e+16 µm^2
Arpent to Square Micrometer Conversion Table
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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.
Square Micrometer
A square micrometer (µm²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one micrometer (µm).
History/Origin
The square micrometer originated with the development of the metric system and microscopic measurement techniques, becoming standard in scientific fields requiring precise area measurements at microscopic scales.
Current Use
The square micrometer is used in fields such as microbiology, materials science, and nanotechnology to measure tiny surface areas, particle sizes, and microscopic features.