Convert square decimeter to acre
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to acre [ac], or Convert acre to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Acre
1 dm^2 = 2.47105381467165e-06 ac
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to ac:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 2.47105381467165e-06 ac = 3.70658072200748e-05 ac
Square Decimeter to Acre Conversion Table
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Square Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.
Acre
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the 19th century and has since been used primarily for measuring land, especially in agriculture.
Current Use
Today, the acre is primarily used in real estate, agriculture, and land planning in the United States, the UK, and other countries that use imperial or customary units.