Convert Russian archin to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Dekameter
1 archin = 0.07112 dam
Example: convert 15 archin to dam:
15 archin = 15 × 0.07112 dam = 1.0668 dam
Russian Archin to Dekameter Conversion Table
| Russian archin | dekameter |
|---|
Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.