Convert dekameter to chain
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Chain
1 dam = 0.497096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 dam to ch:
15 dam = 15 × 0.497096953789867 ch = 7.45645430684801 ch
Dekameter to Chain 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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.