Convert rod to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Dekameter
1 rd = 0.50292 dam
Example: convert 15 rd to dam:
15 rd = 15 × 0.50292 dam = 7.5438 dam
Rod to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.
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.