Convert rope to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Dekameter
1 rope = 0.6096 dam
Example: convert 15 rope to dam:
15 rope = 15 × 0.6096 dam = 9.144 dam
Rope to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.