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Arpent to Rod Converter

Convert arpents (arpent) to rods (rd). 1 arpent = 11.63636364 rd.

1 arpent = 11.63636364 rd

Rod to Arpent converter

How to convert arpents to rods

1 arpent is equal to 11.63636364 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 0.0859375 arpents. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

rods = arpents × 11.63636364
rods = arpents ÷ 0.0859375

Example: convert 15 arpent to rd: 15 × 11.63636364 = 174.5454545 rd.

Arpent to Rod conversion table

Arpent (arpent)Rod (rd)
0.01 arpent0.1163636364 rd
0.1 arpent1.163636364 rd
1 arpent11.63636364 rd
2 arpent23.27272727 rd
3 arpent34.90909091 rd
5 arpent58.18181818 rd
10 arpent116.3636364 rd
20 arpent232.7272727 rd
50 arpent581.8181818 rd
100 arpent1,163.636364 rd
250 arpent2,909.090909 rd
500 arpent5,818.181818 rd
1,000 arpent11,636.36364 rd

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 rod

The rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.

Symbol: rd · 1 rd = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many rods are in a arpent?

There are 11.63636364 rods in 1 arpent (arpent).

How many arpents are in a rod?

1 rod (rd) equals 0.0859375 arpents.

How do I convert arpents to rods?

Multiply the length in arpents by 11.63636364. For example, 15 arpent × 11.63636364 = 174.5454545 rd.

How do I convert rods to arpents?

Divide the length in rods by 11.63636364, or multiply it by 0.0859375. You can also use the Rod to Arpent converter.