Convert varas conuqueras cuad to arpent
Please provide values below to convert varas conuqueras cuad [varas co.c.] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to varas conuqueras cuad.
How to Convert Varas Conuqueras Cuad to Arpent
1 varas co.c. = 0.00127763689384566 arpent
Example: convert 15 varas co.c. to arpent:
15 varas co.c. = 15 × 0.00127763689384566 arpent = 0.019164553407685 arpent
Varas Conuqueras Cuad to Arpent Conversion Table
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Varas Conuqueras Cuad
Varas conuqueras cuad is a traditional unit of area measurement used in certain regions, primarily in Mexico, representing a specific area size based on the vara conuquera and the cuadrado (square).
History/Origin
This unit originated during the colonial period in Mexico, derived from the vara, a Spanish unit of length, adapted for local land measurement practices. It was commonly used in agricultural and land transactions before standardization of units.
Current Use
Today, varas conuqueras cuad is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical land records or traditional contexts within certain communities.
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.