Convert dekameter to pole
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Pole
1 dam = 1.98838781515947 pole
Example: convert 15 dam to pole:
15 dam = 15 × 1.98838781515947 pole = 29.825817227392 pole
Dekameter to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.