Convert arpent to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to arpent.
1 arpent = 0.0315991360691 NM. To convert arpent to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.0315991360691; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 31.6464348206 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 = 0.0315991360691 NM
- 1 NM = 31.6464348206 arpent
- 10 arpent = 0.315991360691 NM
- 100 arpent = 3.15991360691 NM
How to Convert Arpent to Nautical Mile (International)
1 arpent = 0.0315991360691145 NM
Example: convert 15 arpent to NM:
15 arpent = 15 × 0.0315991360691145 NM = 0.473987041036717 NM
Arpent to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| arpent | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 0.0315991360691 NM |
| 2 arpent | 0.0631982721382 NM |
| 3 arpent | 0.0947974082073 NM |
| 5 arpent | 0.157995680346 NM |
| 10 arpent | 0.315991360691 NM |
| 20 arpent | 0.631982721382 NM |
| 50 arpent | 1.57995680346 NM |
| 100 arpent | 3.15991360691 NM |
| 500 arpent | 15.7995680346 NM |
| 1000 arpent | 31.5991360691 NM |
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.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in nautical mile (international)?
1 arpent (arpent) = 0.0315991360691 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert arpent to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the arpent value by 0.0315991360691. For example, 25 arpent × 0.0315991360691 = 0.789978401728 NM.
What is 10 arpent in nautical mile (international)?
10 arpent = 0.315991360691 NM.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 arpent equals only 0.0315991360691 NM.