Convert dekameter to arpent
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to dekameter.
1 dam = 0.170877077865 arpent. To convert dekameter to arpent, multiply the value by 0.170877077865; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 5.85216 dam). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dam = 0.170877077865 arpent
- 1 arpent = 5.85216 dam
- 10 dam = 1.70877077865 arpent
- 100 dam = 17.0877077865 arpent
How to Convert Dekameter to Arpent
1 dam = 0.170877077865267 arpent
Example: convert 15 dam to arpent:
15 dam = 15 × 0.170877077865267 arpent = 2.563156167979 arpent
Dekameter to Arpent Conversion Table
| dekameter | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.170877077865 arpent |
| 2 dam | 0.341754155731 arpent |
| 3 dam | 0.512631233596 arpent |
| 5 dam | 0.854385389326 arpent |
| 10 dam | 1.70877077865 arpent |
| 20 dam | 3.41754155731 arpent |
| 50 dam | 8.54385389326 arpent |
| 100 dam | 17.0877077865 arpent |
| 500 dam | 85.4385389326 arpent |
| 1000 dam | 170.877077865 arpent |
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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 dekameter in arpent?
1 dekameter (dam) = 0.170877077865 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert dekameter to arpent?
Multiply the dekameter value by 0.170877077865. For example, 25 dam × 0.170877077865 = 4.27192694663 arpent.
What is 10 dekameter in arpent?
10 dam = 1.70877077865 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 dam equals only 0.170877077865 arpent.