Chain to Arpent Converter (ch to arpent)

How to convert chains to arpents

1 chain is equal to 0.34375 arpents, and 1 arpent is equal to 2.909090909 chains. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

arpents = chains × 0.34375
arpents = chains ÷ 2.909090909

Example: convert 15 ch to arpent: 15 × 0.34375 = 5.15625 arpent.

Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.

Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

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

Frequently asked questions

How many arpents are in a chain?

There are 0.34375 arpents in 1 chain (ch).

How many chains are in a arpent?

1 arpent (arpent) equals 2.909090909 chains.

How do I convert chains to arpents?

Multiply the length in chains by 0.34375. For example, 15 ch × 0.34375 = 5.15625 arpent.

How do I convert arpents to chains?

Divide the length in arpents by 0.34375, or multiply it by 2.909090909. You can also use the Arpent to Chain converter.