Convert dekameter to perch
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Perch
1 dam = 1.98838781515947 perch
Example: convert 15 dam to perch:
15 dam = 15 × 1.98838781515947 perch = 29.825817227392 perch
Dekameter to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.