Convert micron to arpent
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Arpent
1 µ = 1.70877077865267e-08 arpent
Example: convert 15 µ to arpent:
15 µ = 15 × 1.70877077865267e-08 arpent = 2.563156167979e-07 arpent
Micron to Arpent Conversion Table
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Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
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.