Convert arpent to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Centimeter
1 arpent = 5852.16 cm
Example: convert 15 arpent to cm:
15 arpent = 15 × 5852.16 cm = 87782.4 cm
Arpent to Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.