Convert arpent to ell
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to arpent.
1 arpent = 51.2 ell. To convert arpent to ell, multiply the value by 51.2; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ell = 0.01953125 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 = 51.2 ell
- 1 ell = 0.01953125 arpent
- 10 arpent = 512 ell
- 100 arpent = 5120 ell
How to Convert Arpent to Ell
1 arpent = 51.2 ell
Example: convert 15 arpent to ell:
15 arpent = 15 × 51.2 ell = 768 ell
Arpent to Ell Conversion Table
| arpent | ell |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 51.2 ell |
| 2 arpent | 102.4 ell |
| 3 arpent | 153.6 ell |
| 5 arpent | 256 ell |
| 10 arpent | 512 ell |
| 20 arpent | 1024 ell |
| 50 arpent | 2560 ell |
| 100 arpent | 5120 ell |
| 500 arpent | 25600 ell |
| 1000 arpent | 51200 ell |
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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in ell?
1 arpent (arpent) = 51.2 ell (ell).
How do you convert arpent to ell?
Multiply the arpent value by 51.2. For example, 25 arpent × 51.2 = 1280 ell.
What is 10 arpent in ell?
10 arpent = 512 ell.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the ell?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 51.2 ell.