Convert pole to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Dekameter
1 pole = 0.50292 dam
Example: convert 15 pole to dam:
15 pole = 15 × 0.50292 dam = 7.5438 dam
Pole to Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
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.