Span (cloth) to Arpent Converter (span to arpent)

How to convert spans (cloth) to arpents

1 span (cloth) is equal to 0.00390625 arpents, and 1 arpent is equal to 256 spans (cloth). To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

arpents = spans (cloth) × 0.00390625
arpents = spans (cloth) ÷ 256

Example: convert 15 span to arpent: 15 × 0.00390625 = 0.05859375 arpent.

The cloth span is 9 inches (22.86 cm), originally the distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger of a spread hand.

Symbol: span · 1 span = 0.2286 m · Category: Historical & cloth

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 span (cloth)?

There are 0.00390625 arpents in 1 span (cloth) (span).

How many spans (cloth) are in a arpent?

1 arpent (arpent) equals 256 spans (cloth).

How do I convert spans (cloth) to arpents?

Multiply the length in spans (cloth) by 0.00390625. For example, 15 span × 0.00390625 = 0.05859375 arpent.

How do I convert arpents to spans (cloth)?

Divide the length in arpents by 0.00390625, or multiply it by 256. You can also use the Arpent to Span (cloth) converter.