Convert span (cloth) to arpent
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Arpent
1 span = 0.00390625 arpent
Example: convert 15 span to arpent:
15 span = 15 × 0.00390625 arpent = 0.05859375 arpent
Span (Cloth) to Arpent Conversion Table
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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.
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.