Convert handbreadth to arpent
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Arpent
1 handbreadth = 0.00130208333333333 arpent
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to arpent:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.00130208333333333 arpent = 0.01953125 arpent
Handbreadth to Arpent Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth 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.