Convert arpent to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to arpent.
1 arpent = 5.85216 dam. To convert arpent to dekameter, multiply the value by 5.85216; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 0.170877077865 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 = 5.85216 dam
- 1 dam = 0.170877077865 arpent
- 10 arpent = 58.5216 dam
- 100 arpent = 585.216 dam
How to Convert Arpent to Dekameter
1 arpent = 5.85216 dam
Example: convert 15 arpent to dam:
15 arpent = 15 × 5.85216 dam = 87.7824 dam
Arpent to Dekameter Conversion Table
| arpent | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 5.85216 dam |
| 2 arpent | 11.70432 dam |
| 3 arpent | 17.55648 dam |
| 5 arpent | 29.2608 dam |
| 10 arpent | 58.5216 dam |
| 20 arpent | 117.0432 dam |
| 50 arpent | 292.608 dam |
| 100 arpent | 585.216 dam |
| 500 arpent | 2926.08 dam |
| 1000 arpent | 5852.16 dam |
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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in dekameter?
1 arpent (arpent) = 5.85216 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert arpent to dekameter?
Multiply the arpent value by 5.85216. For example, 25 arpent × 5.85216 = 146.304 dam.
What is 10 arpent in dekameter?
10 arpent = 58.5216 dam.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the dekameter?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 5.85216 dam.