Arpent to Decimeter Converter (arpent to dm)

How to convert arpents to decimeters

1 arpent is equal to 585.216 decimeters, and 1 decimeter is equal to 0.001708770779 arpents. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

decimeters = arpents × 585.216
decimeters = arpents ÷ 0.001708770779

Example: convert 15 arpent to dm: 15 × 585.216 = 8,778.24 dm.

The arpent is a French unit of length of about 58.5 m (180 French feet), still found in old land records in Quebec and Louisiana.

Symbol: arpent · 1 arpent = 58.5216 m · Category: Historical & cloth

A decimeter is one tenth of a meter (10 cm). A cube one decimeter on each side holds exactly one liter.

Symbol: dm · 1 dm = 0.1 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many decimeters are in a arpent?

There are 585.216 decimeters in 1 arpent (arpent).

How many arpents are in a decimeter?

1 decimeter (dm) equals 0.001708770779 arpents.

How do I convert arpents to decimeters?

Multiply the length in arpents by 585.216. For example, 15 arpent × 585.216 = 8,778.24 dm.

How do I convert decimeters to arpents?

Divide the length in decimeters by 585.216, or multiply it by 0.001708770779. You can also use the Decimeter to Arpent converter.