Convert arpent to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Span (Cloth)
1 arpent = 256 span
Example: convert 15 arpent to span:
15 arpent = 15 × 256 span = 3840 span
Arpent to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.