Convert furlong to arpent
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to furlong.
1 fur = 3.4375 arpent. To convert furlong to arpent, multiply the value by 3.4375; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 0.290909090909 fur). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fur = 3.4375 arpent
- 1 arpent = 0.290909090909 fur
- 10 fur = 34.375 arpent
- 100 fur = 343.75 arpent
How to Convert Furlong to Arpent
1 fur = 3.4375 arpent
Example: convert 15 fur to arpent:
15 fur = 15 × 3.4375 arpent = 51.5625 arpent
Furlong to Arpent Conversion Table
| furlong | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 fur | 3.4375 arpent |
| 2 fur | 6.875 arpent |
| 3 fur | 10.3125 arpent |
| 5 fur | 17.1875 arpent |
| 10 fur | 34.375 arpent |
| 20 fur | 68.75 arpent |
| 50 fur | 171.875 arpent |
| 100 fur | 343.75 arpent |
| 500 fur | 1718.75 arpent |
| 1000 fur | 3437.5 arpent |
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
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 furlong in arpent?
1 furlong (fur) = 3.4375 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert furlong to arpent?
Multiply the furlong value by 3.4375. For example, 25 fur × 3.4375 = 85.9375 arpent.
What is 10 furlong in arpent?
10 fur = 34.375 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the furlong or the arpent?
The furlong is the larger unit: 1 fur = 3.4375 arpent.