Convert dekameter to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Handbreadth
1 dam = 131.233595800525 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 dam to handbreadth:
15 dam = 15 × 131.233595800525 handbreadth = 1968.50393700787 handbreadth
Dekameter to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.