Convert kiloyard to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Decimeter
1 kyd = 9144 dm
Example: convert 15 kyd to dm:
15 kyd = 15 × 9144 dm = 137160 dm
Kiloyard to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
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.