Convert reed to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Decimeter
1 reed = 27.432 dm
Example: convert 15 reed to dm:
15 reed = 15 × 27.432 dm = 411.48 dm
Reed to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.