Convert nautical mile (international) to arpent
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Arpent
1 NM = 31.6464348206474 arpent
Example: convert 15 NM to arpent:
15 NM = 15 × 31.6464348206474 arpent = 474.696522309711 arpent
Nautical Mile (International) to Arpent Conversion Table
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Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
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.