Convert hand to arpent
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Arpent
1 hand = 0.00173611111111111 arpent
Example: convert 15 hand to arpent:
15 hand = 15 × 0.00173611111111111 arpent = 0.0260416666666667 arpent
Hand to Arpent Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.