Convert dekameter to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Fingerbreadth
1 dam = 524.9343832021 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 dam to fingerbreadth:
15 dam = 15 × 524.9343832021 fingerbreadth = 7874.0157480315 fingerbreadth
Dekameter to Fingerbreadth Conversion Table
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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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.