Convert decimeter to chain
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Chain
1 dm = 0.00497096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 dm to ch:
15 dm = 15 × 0.00497096953789867 ch = 0.0745645430684801 ch
Decimeter to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
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.