Convert decimeter to kiloyard
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to kiloyard [kyd], or Convert kiloyard to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Kiloyard
1 dm = 0.000109361329833771 kyd
Example: convert 15 dm to kyd:
15 dm = 15 × 0.000109361329833771 kyd = 0.00164041994750656 kyd
Decimeter to Kiloyard Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.