Convert dekameter to long reed
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Long Reed
1 dam = 3.12460942382202 long reed
Example: convert 15 dam to long reed:
15 dam = 15 × 3.12460942382202 long reed = 46.8691413573303 long reed
Dekameter to Long Reed Conversion Table
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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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.