Convert township to square dekameter
Please provide values below to convert township [twnsp] to square dekameter [dam^2], or Convert square dekameter to township.
How to Convert Township to Square Dekameter
1 twnsp = 932395.71972096 dam^2
Example: convert 15 twnsp to dam^2:
15 twnsp = 15 × 932395.71972096 dam^2 = 13985935.7958144 dam^2
Township to Square Dekameter Conversion Table
| township | square dekameter |
|---|
Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.
Square Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.