Convert decimeter to long reed
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Long Reed
1 dm = 0.0312460942382202 long reed
Example: convert 15 dm to long reed:
15 dm = 15 × 0.0312460942382202 long reed = 0.468691413573303 long reed
Decimeter to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.