Convert dekameter to rod
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Rod
1 dam = 1.98838781515947 rd
Example: convert 15 dam to rd:
15 dam = 15 × 1.98838781515947 rd = 29.825817227392 rd
Dekameter to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.