Convert fingerbreadth to arpent
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Arpent
1 fingerbreadth = 0.000325520833333333 arpent
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to arpent:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.000325520833333333 arpent = 0.0048828125 arpent
Fingerbreadth to Arpent Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete 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.