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 Length/Distance  | Convert from pica to arpent [France] |
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Unit of measure, approximately 1/6 of an inch, used in graphic arts. Twelve points make one pica. Unit Definition (arpent [France])
The Arpent is a traditional unit of distance in French-speaking nations. It was used as a land measurement, which is the reason for 'Arpentage' becomming the French word for surveying. It has an official definition of 191.835 English feet (58.471308 meters).
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