Convert varas castellanas cuad to arpent
Please provide values below to convert varas castellanas cuad [varas c.c.] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to varas castellanas cuad.
How to Convert Varas Castellanas Cuad to Arpent
1 varas c.c. = 0.000204373001178745 arpent
Example: convert 15 varas c.c. to arpent:
15 varas c.c. = 15 × 0.000204373001178745 arpent = 0.00306559501768118 arpent
Varas Castellanas Cuad to Arpent Conversion Table
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Varas Castellanas Cuad
The vara castellana cuadra (varas c.c.) is a traditional Spanish unit of area measurement used primarily in historical contexts, representing a specific area based on the length of a vara castellana.
History/Origin
The vara castellana was a customary unit of length in Spain, dating back to medieval times, and was used to measure land and property. The cuadra (block or area) derived from this unit was used in land division and property records during the colonial period and in rural Spain.
Current Use
Today, the vara castellana cuadra is largely obsolete and used mainly for historical reference or in the context of historical land measurements. It is not used in modern official measurements or conversions.
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.