Convert ell to arpent
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to ell.
1 ell = 0.01953125 arpent. To convert ell to arpent, multiply the value by 0.01953125; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 51.2 ell). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ell = 0.01953125 arpent
- 1 arpent = 51.2 ell
- 10 ell = 0.1953125 arpent
- 100 ell = 1.953125 arpent
How to Convert Ell to Arpent
1 ell = 0.01953125 arpent
Example: convert 15 ell to arpent:
15 ell = 15 × 0.01953125 arpent = 0.29296875 arpent
Ell to Arpent Conversion Table
| ell | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 ell | 0.01953125 arpent |
| 2 ell | 0.0390625 arpent |
| 3 ell | 0.05859375 arpent |
| 5 ell | 0.09765625 arpent |
| 10 ell | 0.1953125 arpent |
| 20 ell | 0.390625 arpent |
| 50 ell | 0.9765625 arpent |
| 100 ell | 1.953125 arpent |
| 500 ell | 9.765625 arpent |
| 1000 ell | 19.53125 arpent |
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
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 ell in arpent?
1 ell (ell) = 0.01953125 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert ell to arpent?
Multiply the ell value by 0.01953125. For example, 25 ell × 0.01953125 = 0.48828125 arpent.
What is 10 ell in arpent?
10 ell = 0.1953125 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the ell or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 ell equals only 0.01953125 arpent.