Convert arpent to mil
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Mil
1 arpent = 2304000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 arpent to mil, thou:
15 arpent = 15 × 2304000 mil, thou = 34560000 mil, thou
Arpent to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.