Convert ell to arpent
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Arpent
1 ell = 0.01953125 arpent
Example: convert 15 ell to arpent:
15 ell = 15 × 0.01953125 arpent = 0.29296875 arpent
Ell to Arpent Conversion Table
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Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
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.