Convert arpent to fathom
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to arpent.
1 arpent = 32 fath. To convert arpent to fathom, multiply the value by 32; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 0.03125 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 = 32 fath
- 1 fath = 0.03125 arpent
- 10 arpent = 320 fath
- 100 arpent = 3200 fath
How to Convert Arpent to Fathom
1 arpent = 32 fath
Example: convert 15 arpent to fath:
15 arpent = 15 × 32 fath = 480 fath
Arpent to Fathom Conversion Table
| arpent | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 32 fath |
| 2 arpent | 64 fath |
| 3 arpent | 96 fath |
| 5 arpent | 160 fath |
| 10 arpent | 320 fath |
| 20 arpent | 640 fath |
| 50 arpent | 1600 fath |
| 100 arpent | 3200 fath |
| 500 arpent | 16000 fath |
| 1000 arpent | 32000 fath |
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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in fathom?
1 arpent (arpent) = 32 fathom (fath).
How do you convert arpent to fathom?
Multiply the arpent value by 32. For example, 25 arpent × 32 = 800 fath.
What is 10 arpent in fathom?
10 arpent = 320 fath.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the fathom?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 32 fath.