Convert perch to arpent
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to perch.
1 perch = 0.0859375 arpent. To convert perch to arpent, multiply the value by 0.0859375; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 11.6363636364 perch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 perch = 0.0859375 arpent
- 1 arpent = 11.6363636364 perch
- 10 perch = 0.859375 arpent
- 100 perch = 8.59375 arpent
How to Convert Perch to Arpent
1 perch = 0.0859375 arpent
Example: convert 15 perch to arpent:
15 perch = 15 × 0.0859375 arpent = 1.2890625 arpent
Perch to Arpent Conversion Table
| perch | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 perch | 0.0859375 arpent |
| 2 perch | 0.171875 arpent |
| 3 perch | 0.2578125 arpent |
| 5 perch | 0.4296875 arpent |
| 10 perch | 0.859375 arpent |
| 20 perch | 1.71875 arpent |
| 50 perch | 4.296875 arpent |
| 100 perch | 8.59375 arpent |
| 500 perch | 42.96875 arpent |
| 1000 perch | 85.9375 arpent |
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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 perch in arpent?
1 perch (perch) = 0.0859375 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert perch to arpent?
Multiply the perch value by 0.0859375. For example, 25 perch × 0.0859375 = 2.1484375 arpent.
What is 10 perch in arpent?
10 perch = 0.859375 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the perch or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 perch equals only 0.0859375 arpent.