Convert arpent to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to arpent.
1 arpent = 0.0585216 km. To convert arpent to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0585216; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 17.0877077865 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 = 0.0585216 km
- 1 km = 17.0877077865 arpent
- 10 arpent = 0.585216 km
- 100 arpent = 5.85216 km
How to Convert Arpent to Kilometer
1 arpent = 0.0585216 km
Example: convert 15 arpent to km:
15 arpent = 15 × 0.0585216 km = 0.877824 km
Arpent to Kilometer Conversion Table
| arpent | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 0.0585216 km |
| 2 arpent | 0.1170432 km |
| 3 arpent | 0.1755648 km |
| 5 arpent | 0.292608 km |
| 10 arpent | 0.585216 km |
| 20 arpent | 1.170432 km |
| 50 arpent | 2.92608 km |
| 100 arpent | 5.85216 km |
| 500 arpent | 29.2608 km |
| 1000 arpent | 58.5216 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in kilometer?
1 arpent (arpent) = 0.0585216 kilometer (km).
How do you convert arpent to kilometer?
Multiply the arpent value by 0.0585216. For example, 25 arpent × 0.0585216 = 1.46304 km.
What is 10 arpent in kilometer?
10 arpent = 0.585216 km.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 arpent equals only 0.0585216 km.