Convert yard to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Dekameter
1 yd = 0.09144 dam
Example: convert 15 yd to dam:
15 yd = 15 × 0.09144 dam = 1.3716 dam
Yard to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.