Convert yard to arpent
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to yard.
1 yd = 0.015625 arpent. To convert yard to arpent, multiply the value by 0.015625; to go the other way, divide by it (1 arpent = 64 yd). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 yd = 0.015625 arpent
- 1 arpent = 64 yd
- 10 yd = 0.15625 arpent
- 100 yd = 1.5625 arpent
How to Convert Yard to Arpent
1 yd = 0.015625 arpent
Example: convert 15 yd to arpent:
15 yd = 15 × 0.015625 arpent = 0.234375 arpent
Yard to Arpent Conversion Table
| yard | arpent |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.015625 arpent |
| 2 yd | 0.03125 arpent |
| 3 yd | 0.046875 arpent |
| 5 yd | 0.078125 arpent |
| 10 yd | 0.15625 arpent |
| 20 yd | 0.3125 arpent |
| 50 yd | 0.78125 arpent |
| 100 yd | 1.5625 arpent |
| 500 yd | 7.8125 arpent |
| 1000 yd | 15.625 arpent |
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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 yard in arpent?
1 yard (yd) = 0.015625 arpent (arpent).
How do you convert yard to arpent?
Multiply the yard value by 0.015625. For example, 25 yd × 0.015625 = 0.390625 arpent.
What is 10 yard in arpent?
10 yd = 0.15625 arpent.
Which unit is larger, the yard or the arpent?
The arpent is the larger unit: 1 yd equals only 0.015625 arpent.