How to convert rods to arpents
1 rod is equal to 0.0859375 arpents, and 1 arpent is equal to 11.63636364 rods. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
arpents = rods × 0.0859375
arpents = rods ÷ 11.63636364Example: convert 15 rd to arpent: 15 × 0.0859375 = 1.2890625 arpent.
Rod to Arpent conversion table
| Rod (rd) | Arpent (arpent) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rd | 0.000859375 arpent |
| 0.1 rd | 0.00859375 arpent |
| 1 rd | 0.0859375 arpent |
| 2 rd | 0.171875 arpent |
| 3 rd | 0.2578125 arpent |
| 5 rd | 0.4296875 arpent |
| 10 rd | 0.859375 arpent |
| 20 rd | 1.71875 arpent |
| 50 rd | 4.296875 arpent |
| 100 rd | 8.59375 arpent |
| 250 rd | 21.484375 arpent |
| 500 rd | 42.96875 arpent |
| 1,000 rd | 85.9375 arpent |
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
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