Convert decimeter to league
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to league [lea], or Convert league to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to League
1 dm = 2.07123730745778e-05 lea
Example: convert 15 dm to lea:
15 dm = 15 × 2.07123730745778e-05 lea = 0.000310685596118667 lea
Decimeter to League Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.