Convert finger (cloth) to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Dekameter
1 finger = 0.01143 dam
Example: convert 15 finger to dam:
15 finger = 15 × 0.01143 dam = 0.17145 dam
Finger (Cloth) to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.