Convert hand to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Dekameter
1 hand = 0.01016 dam
Example: convert 15 hand to dam:
15 hand = 15 × 0.01016 dam = 0.1524 dam
Hand to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.