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 Length/Distance  | Convert from arpent [Canada] to chain [Ramsden, engineer] |
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The Arpent is a traditional unit of distance in French-speaking nations. It was used as a land measurement, which is the reason for 'Arpentage' becoming the French word for surveying. Unit Definition (chain [Ramsden, engineer])
The Ramsden chain is quite different to the Gunter chain. The Ramsden chain was commonly used by American surveyors. It equals approximately 100 feet and is also known as the engineer's chain.
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