Convert arpent to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert arpent [arpent] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to arpent.
How to Convert Arpent to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 arpent = 3.91192733734545e-10 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 arpent to AU_dist:
15 arpent = 15 × 3.91192733734545e-10 AU_dist = 5.86789100601818e-09 AU_dist
Arpent to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.
Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.