Convert yard to arpent
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Arpent
1 yd = 0.015625 arpent
Example: convert 15 yd to arpent:
15 yd = 15 × 0.015625 arpent = 0.234375 arpent
Yard to Arpent Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.