Convert dekameter to league
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to league [lea], or Convert league to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to League
1 dam = 0.00207123730745778 lea
Example: convert 15 dam to lea:
15 dam = 15 × 0.00207123730745778 lea = 0.0310685596118667 lea
Dekameter to League 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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.