Convert arpent to chain
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to arpent.
1 arpent = 2.90909090909 ch. To convert arpent to chain, multiply the value by 2.90909090909; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.34375 arpent). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 arpent = 2.90909090909 ch
- 1 ch = 0.34375 arpent
- 10 arpent = 29.0909090909 ch
- 100 arpent = 290.909090909 ch
How to Convert Arpent to Chain
1 arpent = 2.90909090909091 ch
Example: convert 15 arpent to ch:
15 arpent = 15 × 2.90909090909091 ch = 43.6363636363636 ch
Arpent to Chain Conversion Table
| arpent | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 2.90909090909 ch |
| 2 arpent | 5.81818181818 ch |
| 3 arpent | 8.72727272727 ch |
| 5 arpent | 14.5454545455 ch |
| 10 arpent | 29.0909090909 ch |
| 20 arpent | 58.1818181818 ch |
| 50 arpent | 145.454545455 ch |
| 100 arpent | 290.909090909 ch |
| 500 arpent | 1454.54545455 ch |
| 1000 arpent | 2909.09090909 ch |
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in chain?
1 arpent (arpent) = 2.90909090909 chain (ch).
How do you convert arpent to chain?
Multiply the arpent value by 2.90909090909. For example, 25 arpent × 2.90909090909 = 72.7272727273 ch.
What is 10 arpent in chain?
10 arpent = 29.0909090909 ch.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the chain?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 2.90909090909 ch.