Convert acre (US survey) to square dekameter
Please provide values below to convert acre (US survey) [ac (US)] to square dekameter [dam^2], or Convert square dekameter to acre (US survey).
How to Convert Acre (Us Survey) to Square Dekameter
1 ac (US) = 40.4687260987 dam^2
Example: convert 15 ac (US) to dam^2:
15 ac (US) = 15 × 40.4687260987 dam^2 = 607.0308914805 dam^2
Acre (Us Survey) to Square Dekameter Conversion Table
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Acre (Us Survey)
An acre (US survey) is a unit of area used primarily in land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,046.86 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the United States based on the survey system, maintaining its traditional size for land measurement purposes.
Current Use
The acre (US survey) is still used in the United States for real estate, agriculture, and land planning, especially in rural and agricultural contexts, although the metric system is increasingly adopted globally.
Square Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.