Convert fathom to arpent
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to fathom.
1 fath = 0.03125 arpent. To convert fathom to arpent, multiply the value by 0.03125; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 32 fath). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fath = 0.03125 arpent
- 1 arpent = 32 fath
- 10 fath = 0.3125 arpent
- 100 fath = 3.125 arpent
How to Convert Fathom to Arpent
1 fath = 0.03125 arpent
Example: convert 15 fath to arpent:
15 fath = 15 × 0.03125 arpent = 0.46875 arpent
Fathom to Arpent Conversion Table
| fathom | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 fath | 0.03125 arpent |
| 2 fath | 0.0625 arpent |
| 3 fath | 0.09375 arpent |
| 5 fath | 0.15625 arpent |
| 10 fath | 0.3125 arpent |
| 20 fath | 0.625 arpent |
| 50 fath | 1.5625 arpent |
| 100 fath | 3.125 arpent |
| 500 fath | 15.625 arpent |
| 1000 fath | 31.25 arpent |
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
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 fathom in arpent?
1 fathom (fath) = 0.03125 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert fathom to arpent?
Multiply the fathom value by 0.03125. For example, 25 fath × 0.03125 = 0.78125 arpent.
What is 10 fathom in arpent?
10 fath = 0.3125 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the fathom or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 fath equals only 0.03125 arpent.