Convert square decimeter to are
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to are [a], or Convert are to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Are
1 dm^2 = 0.0001 a
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to a:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 0.0001 a = 0.0015 a
Square Decimeter to Are Conversion Table
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Square Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.
Are
The are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
History/Origin
The are was introduced in France in the 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture and real estate.
Current Use
The are is still used in some countries for land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture, but has largely been replaced by the hectare in most contexts.