Arpent to Hectometer Converter (arpent to hm)

How to convert arpents to hectometers

1 arpent is equal to 0.585216 hectometers, and 1 hectometer is equal to 1.708770779 arpents. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

hectometers = arpents × 0.585216
hectometers = arpents ÷ 1.708770779

Example: convert 15 arpent to hm: 15 × 0.585216 = 8.77824 hm.

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 hectometer is 100 meters. It's rarely used on its own, but a square hectometer is the hectare, the common unit of land area.

Symbol: hm · 1 hm = 100 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many hectometers are in a arpent?

There are 0.585216 hectometers in 1 arpent (arpent).

How many arpents are in a hectometer?

1 hectometer (hm) equals 1.708770779 arpents.

How do I convert arpents to hectometers?

Multiply the length in arpents by 0.585216. For example, 15 arpent × 0.585216 = 8.77824 hm.

How do I convert hectometers to arpents?

Divide the length in hectometers by 0.585216, or multiply it by 1.708770779. You can also use the Hectometer to Arpent converter.