Convert square dekameter to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert square dekameter [dam^2] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to square dekameter.
How to Convert Square Dekameter to Square Kilometer
1 dam^2 = 0.0001 km^2
Example: convert 15 dam^2 to km^2:
15 dam^2 = 15 × 0.0001 km^2 = 0.0015 km^2
Square Dekameter to Square Kilometer Conversion Table
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Square Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.
Square Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.