Convert caliber to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Dekameter
1 cl = 2.54e-05 dam
Example: convert 15 cl to dam:
15 cl = 15 × 2.54e-05 dam = 0.000381 dam
Caliber to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.