How to convert arpents to fathoms
1 arpent is equal to 32 fathoms, and 1 fathom is equal to 0.03125 arpents. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
fathoms = arpents × 32
fathoms = arpents ÷ 0.03125Example: convert 15 arpent to ftm: 15 × 32 = 480 ftm.
Arpent to Fathom conversion table
| Arpent (arpent) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 arpent | 0.32 ftm |
| 0.1 arpent | 3.2 ftm |
| 1 arpent | 32 ftm |
| 2 arpent | 64 ftm |
| 3 arpent | 96 ftm |
| 5 arpent | 160 ftm |
| 10 arpent | 320 ftm |
| 20 arpent | 640 ftm |
| 50 arpent | 1,600 ftm |
| 100 arpent | 3,200 ftm |
| 250 arpent | 8,000 ftm |
| 500 arpent | 16,000 ftm |
| 1,000 arpent | 32,000 ftm |
About the arpent
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
About the fathom
The fathom is 6 feet (1.8288 m). It's used to measure the depth of water on nautical charts and fishing lines.
Symbol: ftm · 1 ftm = 1.8288 m · Category: Imperial & US customary