Convert millimeter to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Dekameter
1 mm = 0.0001 dam
Example: convert 15 mm to dam:
15 mm = 15 × 0.0001 dam = 0.0015 dam
Millimeter to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.