Convert Russian archin to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Decimeter
1 archin = 7.112 dm
Example: convert 15 archin to dm:
15 archin = 15 × 7.112 dm = 106.68 dm
Russian Archin to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.