Convert fingerbreadth to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Dekameter
1 fingerbreadth = 0.001905 dam
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to dam:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 Γ 0.001905 dam = 0.028575 dam
Fingerbreadth to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.