Convert arpent to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Handbreadth
1 arpent = 768 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 arpent to handbreadth:
15 arpent = 15 × 768 handbreadth = 11520 handbreadth
Arpent to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.