Convert square decimeter to square perch
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to square perch [sq pch], or Convert square perch to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Square Perch
1 dm^2 = 0.000395368605501658 sq pch
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to sq pch:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 0.000395368605501658 sq pch = 0.00593052908252487 sq pch
Square Decimeter to Square Perch 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.
Square Perch
A square perch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one perch (16.5 feet) on each side.
History/Origin
The square perch, also known as a square rod or perche, originated in the British Imperial system and was traditionally used in land measurement, especially in the UK and former British colonies.
Current Use
Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters. It may still be encountered in historical land records or in regions where traditional units persist.