Convert arpent to yard
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to arpent.
1 arpent = 64 yd. To convert arpent to yard, multiply the value by 64; to go the other way, divide by it (1 yd = 0.015625 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 = 64 yd
- 1 yd = 0.015625 arpent
- 10 arpent = 640 yd
- 100 arpent = 6400 yd
How to Convert Arpent to Yard
1 arpent = 64 yd
Example: convert 15 arpent to yd:
15 arpent = 15 × 64 yd = 960 yd
Arpent to Yard Conversion Table
| arpent | yard |
|---|---|
| 1 arpent | 64 yd |
| 2 arpent | 128 yd |
| 3 arpent | 192 yd |
| 5 arpent | 320 yd |
| 10 arpent | 640 yd |
| 20 arpent | 1280 yd |
| 50 arpent | 3200 yd |
| 100 arpent | 6400 yd |
| 500 arpent | 32000 yd |
| 1000 arpent | 64000 yd |
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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 arpent in yard?
1 arpent (arpent) = 64 yard (yd).
How do you convert arpent to yard?
Multiply the arpent value by 64. For example, 25 arpent × 64 = 1600 yd.
What is 10 arpent in yard?
10 arpent = 640 yd.
Which unit is larger, the arpent or the yard?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 arpent = 64 yd.