Convert astronomical unit to arpent
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Arpent
1 AU, UA = 2556284700.0082 arpent
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to arpent:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 2556284700.0082 arpent = 38344270500.123 arpent
Astronomical Unit to Arpent Conversion Table
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Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
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.