Convert chain to arpent
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to chain.
1 ch = 0.34375 arpent. To convert chain to arpent, multiply the value by 0.34375; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 2.90909090909 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 0.34375 arpent
- 1 arpent = 2.90909090909 ch
- 10 ch = 3.4375 arpent
- 100 ch = 34.375 arpent
How to Convert Chain to Arpent
1 ch = 0.34375 arpent
Example: convert 15 ch to arpent:
15 ch = 15 × 0.34375 arpent = 5.15625 arpent
Chain to Arpent Conversion Table
| chain | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.34375 arpent |
| 2 ch | 0.6875 arpent |
| 3 ch | 1.03125 arpent |
| 5 ch | 1.71875 arpent |
| 10 ch | 3.4375 arpent |
| 20 ch | 6.875 arpent |
| 50 ch | 17.1875 arpent |
| 100 ch | 34.375 arpent |
| 500 ch | 171.875 arpent |
| 1000 ch | 343.75 arpent |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in arpent?
1 chain (ch) = 0.34375 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert chain to arpent?
Multiply the chain value by 0.34375. For example, 25 ch × 0.34375 = 8.59375 arpent.
What is 10 chain in arpent?
10 ch = 3.4375 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.34375 arpent.