Convert dekameter to hand
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Hand
1 dam = 98.4251968503937 hand
Example: convert 15 dam to hand:
15 dam = 15 × 98.4251968503937 hand = 1476.37795275591 hand
Dekameter to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.