Convert arpent to furlong
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to arpent.
1 arpent = 0.290909090909 fur. To convert arpent to furlong, multiply the value by 0.290909090909; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fur = 3.4375 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 = 0.290909090909 fur
- 1 fur = 3.4375 arpent
- 10 arpent = 2.90909090909 fur
- 100 arpent = 29.0909090909 fur
How to Convert Arpent to Furlong
1 arpent = 0.290909090909091 fur
Example: convert 15 arpent to fur:
15 arpent = 15 × 0.290909090909091 fur = 4.36363636363636 fur
Arpent to Furlong Conversion Table
| arpent | furlong |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 0.290909090909 fur |
| 2 arpent | 0.581818181818 fur |
| 3 arpent | 0.872727272727 fur |
| 5 arpent | 1.45454545455 fur |
| 10 arpent | 2.90909090909 fur |
| 20 arpent | 5.81818181818 fur |
| 50 arpent | 14.5454545455 fur |
| 100 arpent | 29.0909090909 fur |
| 500 arpent | 145.454545455 fur |
| 1000 arpent | 290.909090909 fur |
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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in furlong?
1 arpent (arpent) = 0.290909090909 furlong (fur).
How do you convert arpent to furlong?
Multiply the arpent value by 0.290909090909. For example, 25 arpent × 0.290909090909 = 7.27272727273 fur.
What is 10 arpent in furlong?
10 arpent = 2.90909090909 fur.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the furlong?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 arpent equals only 0.290909090909 fur.