This calculator allows you to convert from League to Arpent and in a reverse direction. To convert from League to Arpent, enter the amount of League into the first input and to convert from Arpent to League, enter the amount of Arpent into the second input.
Every 1 League = 82.500000000001 Arpent
and so, 20 League = 20 multiplied by 82.500000000001 = 1650 Arpent.
League
What does league refer to?
League is the longest unit of length in the British Imperial system. League is no longer used although it was common in Europe and Latin America. It equals 5280 yards.
Throughout history, league had several values. Romans estimated league to be equal to 1,500 paces which is nearly 5 feet. later, league was also defined to be the distance a cannon shot could be fired at menacing ships offshore.
Arpent
What is the arpent?
Arpent is a unit of length. It was used before the usage of the metric system. Nowadays it is used in some places such as Mauritius and Quebec.