Convert decimeter to pole
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Pole
1 dm = 0.0198838781515947 pole
Example: convert 15 dm to pole:
15 dm = 15 × 0.0198838781515947 pole = 0.29825817227392 pole
Decimeter to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.