Convert dekameter to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to dekameter.
How to Convert Dekameter to Vara Castellana
1 dam = 11.9738682299749 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 dam to vara castellana:
15 dam = 15 × 11.9738682299749 vara castellana = 179.608023449624 vara castellana
Dekameter to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.